5 Perfectly Lovely Questions To Ask A Pregnant Woman – And One To Skip
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There are a bunch of questions that pregnant women can do without. While some questions might be impolite, others might really tick off a pregnant woman. However, there are a few questions that you can ask a pregnant woman without making her smile disappear (or even make her happy).
The One To Skip – But before we start, there is one question that most of us has asked a pregnant woman – the baby’s gender. Whether we do it to make small talk or are just curious, this is one question that might hit a sensitive note with some pregnant women. Especially in our country where female feticides are on the rise, the sad reality is that a girl child is considered as a burden for the most part. The moment you say that you are having a girl, you can see some of the aunties expression change. “Another girl?”, “Again? I’m so sorry!” Or if it’s a boy, “Finally a boy, you must be really excited!” People start being sympathetic if it’s a girl or show too much excitement if it’s a boy.
Now you know what question to skip the next time you come across a pregnant woman. Let’s dive into the 5 questions that you can ask a pregnant woman and probably bring a smile to her face.
1. How Do You Look So Awesome During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy can make women glow on some days and dull on the other. But regardless of how they look, giving them a little bit of assurance can definitely lift their spirit. You can also tell them how pregnancy really suits them or how good they look. Who doesn’t like a compliment?
2. Do You Need Help With Something?
If you see a pregnant woman carrying a bag or doing some grocery shopping, you can offer some help. Opening a door or giving up your seat might seem like a small thing, but it will definitely make any pregnant lady happy. It’s nice to remind her that the world is a kind place. And what better time than when she is pregnant?
3. How Are You Feeling?
Instead of commenting on how big they look or tell them the worst things about pregnancy, sometimes a simple “how are you?” would suffice. And if they say they feel weak or nauseous, you can extend the conversation by telling them to eat healthy food and stay hydrated. And if they are dealing with morning sickness, tell them it shall pass soon and to consult a doctor if it’s severe.
4. Can I Bring Over A Meal After The Baby’s Birth?
How would you feel if somebody asked you this question when you are pregnant? Pure joy, right? Bringing over a warm meal or a batch of freshly baked cookies will definitely make a woman happy post their childbirth. After all the stretching, tearing and pushing, they might be searching for some soul food after homecoming.
5. Are You Making Room For The New Baby?
Perhaps they might have decided to let the baby sleep in their room or decorate an old room. Asking this question might get them excited to talk about how they plan to decorate the baby’s room. You can also pitch in your ideas if you have any.
We hope you liked our set of 5 lovely questions that you can ask a pregnant woman. What questions do you ask when you come across a pregnant woman? Or have you dealt with any insensitive or rude questions when you were expecting? How did you manage such a situation? We would love to know all about it in the comment section below. Feel free to write.
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