I've mentioned before how much I hate the term 'baby bump'. It makes pregnancy sound like some kind of fashion trend. And indeed, it has been that, at least amongst celebrities, for the past year or two-- or so it seems. I don't even own a television and I've noticed that the latest must-have items can be found in the maternity section. We all know what happens when a celebrity popularizes something. There are people who will go right out and try to get the same thing for themselves. Now, when it comes to copying designer fashions, those who can get their hands on it will do so and those who won't will buy fakes... whatever. No harm done. But when it comes to getting a baby bump, the only way to do it is by getting a baby inside of you, and that's when things start to get complicated. I'm willing to bet that there will be some neglected Anglelas and Heidis and Jennifers walking around in a couple of years.
Baby bump is so demeaning. You can feel 'cute' when you're pregnant, and you can feel 'beautiful' or you can feel just the opposite. Women don't need the pressure of the Hollywood industry to define how they should act, feel, and dress at this very sensitive point in their lives. Learning to accept the changes to your body and life are hard enough without the intrusion of Vogue expectations.
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