One of the most embarrassing things is to confuse a woman into being pregnant when she’s not. And how a distracting is it to want to stand up for someone on the train, but you’re not sure if they’re pregnant? Parenting Magazine knew how perplexing trying to examine tummies out can be. So they put together some indicators to identify pregnancy.
According to Parenting Magazine:
Most people would agree that a pregnant woman’s physical needs –especially when it comes to seating — should be held in the highest regard, right along with that of little old ladies. But, as the BBC recently reported, pregnant women — especially on public transportation — are not quite getting the treatment they deserve: 84% of pregnant women from a survey said they regularly have to stand. Senior editor Sasha blogged about her experience from her last pregnancy, when she was “hugely, obviously preggers”, and no one would give up their seat for her.
Why is this? Are people just less gallant, or more absorbed in their books and blackberrys? Partly, says the BBC, but some people are also afraid to kindly offer their seat to a pregnant woman — only to find out she’s actually, er, not pregnant.
