Eliana Rodriguez, a 29-year-old mom from Las Vegas, couldn’t wait to welcome her second child, Sebastian, into the world. Everything about her pregnancy was going smoothly—her baby was healthy, and she was feeling great. But despite all of that, Eliana couldn’t escape hurtful comments about her “larger-than-average” baby bump.
“You’re huge!” “Are you sure it’s just one baby?” These are just a few of the things she heard from people, even though both she and her baby were doing perfectly fine. Eliana took it all in stride, staying strong in the face of negativity.
Standing at 4’11” with a shorter torso, Eliana’s bump looked bigger than expected. But her doctors assured her that it was simply because of her body type. She wasn’t dealing with any complications, despite what some may have assumed. She was just growing a healthy baby in her own unique way.
Eliana, who runs a health and wellness business, said the comments didn’t stop at in-person interactions—they followed her on social media too. But she handled it with grace, acknowledging her bump while continuing to embrace her pregnancy.
She also shared that although she had slightly higher amniotic fluid levels—something called polyhydramnios that affects just 1-2% of pregnancies—her doctors ruled out any other issues. No maternal diabetes, no fetal concerns, just a normal, healthy pregnancy.
What really bothered Eliana, though, were the body-shaming comments. She stressed how damaging they can be, especially to women going through prenatal or postpartum depression. Words can hurt, and they often stick with us longer than we think.
As a woman of faith, Eliana believes compassion should always come before judgment. Her message is simple but powerful: let’s support each other through our individual journeys, no matter how different they may look.
So next time you see a pregnant woman, maybe think twice before commenting on her size. After all, every pregnancy is different—and kindness costs nothing. What’s one positive thing you can say to a pregnant woman today? Share your thoughts—and pass the love along!
