Fat shamed during Pregnancy

Hi Mummies, Have you ever been fat shamed during pregnancy? I've always gained weight easily. And for my first child, I gained 20kg. Throughout the pregnancy, I had people commenting on how big I was and 'jokingly' saying that maybe I am having twins. Tbh, it is really hurtful. Now I am having my second baby. I am 12 weeks, but it looks like I am 5 months pregnant. I am not eating overly much either, just really bloated. I have friends and family already beginning to comment on how big I look, telling me to watch my intake. I even have a friend who is pregnant like me commenting about how no one can tell she is pregnant, unlike me, who is round. She brags about how she actually lost weight when pregnant and is very proud of how she is still able to maintain her figure.

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Hi mummy, I am also on my 2nd pregnancy now. Same, also gained 20kg during 1st pregnancy and also gotten comments that I'm having twins 😑 This pregnancy, my bump was already noticeable at 8-9 weeks and at 16 weeks I already gained 10kg. I guess everyone's body is different. Just sharing this to let u know ur not alone! It's really annoying to receive comments like this. Hope u don't let them affect u.

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