2007-11-13 02:28:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I know exactly how you feel! There are some pregnant women who don't mind, but I am not one of them. At first I kept quiet and would be nice to the people who did touch me, but then it just got old. Just becuase someone is pregnant does not give the right to sexual harrasment. I hate being touched especially by people I do not know. So when someone starts coming at me or starts talking about my belly and I know they are going to try to touch me, I keep my hands on my belly and start stepping back. If they still do it, I just say "do you normally touch people you don't know?" or if it's someone I know, I just touch their belly's back and they get the idea. Dont worry your not alone on the whole "back off my belly" thing. Congrats
2007-11-13 02:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by mrs.russell 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
keep a library of witty comments to make when people touch your belly. If anything it'll make people chuclke (and think twice before they touch another pregnant belly).
Also, just a little bit of cultural knowledge, did you know that in some cultures a pregnant woman will take the hands of a handsom man and pregnant woman and press them to her belly in hopes that the people will pass on some of their beauty to the baby? I just found that to be an interesting thought while I was bulging at the end of my pregnancy =)
2007-11-13 02:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That happens so much to pregnant women. For some reason lots of people are drawn to touch a pregnant woman's stomach. I think in a way they want to touch the baby, but they forget that touching someones belly is really quite personal. I mean, most people wouldn't think to walk up to someone and just put their hand on that person's stomach. Really all you can do is ask them not to. As long as you don't scream at them, it isn't rude. Just tell them that you don't like to have people touching you in such and intimate way. Or just reach over and touch their stomach and see how they like it.
2007-11-13 02:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by kat 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You should make t-shirts that say
"Look but Don't Touch"
"Hands off the goods"
" I Bite so Back Off"
" No Touching zone"
or the picture of the big red circle with a line through it like the No smoking signs but for No touching.
You can wear them when you go out in public ie at walmart. it should cut down on the strangers trying to touch you.
2007-11-13 02:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by kelloggs322 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, It was so annoying. Just tell them you don't like that at all. I told all my family members and friends I didn't like them to touch my belly unless they ask and i said it was OK. How about completely strangers trying to touch your belly? I once rubbed this lady's belly too and she stared at me and I said? if you touched mine without asking why can't I do the same? yes I know, a little harsh but it really got me!
2007-11-13 02:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that people who do this have good intentions at heart, but are just being a little ignorant.
Step away, smile, and tell the offending person to not touch you. Most people will get it immediately.
2007-11-13 03:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by elsie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure that you are standing up for your comfort. If you don't want people touching your growing belly then tell them. Don't worry about upsetting people, it's your body and comfort not theirs.
Best wishes
2007-11-13 02:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just step back a little when you see them start to do it,smile & tell them your just not comfy with someone toutching your tummy. I was the same way when I was pregnant I hated it so thats what I started doing,it worked for me. Some people even wanted me to lift my shirt & let them rub it! Some people just don't think things through,I even had some act offended when I wouldn't let them touch it,but it's yours not theirs so just tell them you don't like it ,it's really all you can do.
2007-11-13 02:35:38 · answer #8 · answered by CRYSTAL S 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I see this happen all of the time! My advice is to just stop people before they touch your tummy. You are a vulnerable pregnant lady that is entitled to have her personal space! Just politely tell others that having them touch your tummy is a pretty personal thing for you and I am pretty sure they will respectful your pre-mommy wishes. :)
Good luck...
2007-11-13 02:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by Cindy 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This happens to me all the time!! Complete strangers!! Especially grandmothers!! And unsolicited advice from strangers. I am nice to the grandmothers - and smile at the unwanted advice - in one ear out the other if its not note worthy - but for the guys out there as soon as I see the hand approach I just say whoa don't touch me I don't know you and I don't appreciate it - nor does my husband.
2007-11-13 02:35:57 · answer #10 · answered by Arin D 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋