Why Do People Touch Pregnant Belly?

Is It Okay For Strangers To Touch Pregnant Belly?

If you do not mind, it is okay. Go right ahead and enjoy the care and pampering. We repeat, as long as YOU do not have any problem, it may as well be alright for people to feel your pregnant belly once in a while.

But if you are uncomfortable, remember that you have every right to say no. You have not become public property just because you are pregnant. And no one has any right to judge you if you guard your tummy against these belly touchers!

How Can I Stop Strangers From Touching My Pregnant Belly?

Ok, there is no way to guarantee that strangers would not touch your pregnant belly. But here are some of the suggestions experienced women have suggested.

1. Guard Your Belly

Most of the time, if you keep both your hands on your belly, the stranger will have no place to touch. Remember this when a stranger walks up to you. If you keep your guards down and move your hand, the stranger gets an opportunity!

2. Tell a Firm NO

As we said before, it is your body, your pregnancy, and your baby. Nobody has any right to touch your pregnant belly and feel good at your expense. If someone does ask you if they can touch the belly, tell them a polite, yet firm NO.

You can say you are not comfortable with it. If they do not ask, and go right ahead to touch the belly, take a step back, or even move their hand away and explain that you are not comfortable with strangers (or anyone) touching your belly.

3. Give a Tongue-in-Cheek Response

“You want to touch my belly? Do you want to touch some other part of my body too?” or “You want to touch my belly? Can I touch yours too?” Of course, this kind of response should be saved only for the creepiest kind of belly touchers.

It might not go down well with an aunt, for instance. So unless there is a huge need, do not simply opt to be rude. Tackle the belly touchers with some sensitivity.

4. Keep Watch

Every time you are in a public place, like a park or a mall or a supermarket, get your guards up. You can tell if the lady in front of you is about to come to you for a bit of belly touching.

You spot someone who is looking at you, getting excited, and walking towards you with a ready smile, turn away! Moving away from the space is easier than having to be rude to a stranger in a public place.

Ok, we are not asking you to pretend you are in a spy movie and always remain guarded. When you are pregnant, your life is hard and stressful in any case. You feel bloated, lethargic, and even nauseous. At the same time, the fact that a tiny life grows inside you makes your pregnancy super precious. What we are saying is that your plate is already full. You do not want to deal with these belly touchers. So fill your days and space with people who will try to make you calm and happy. And do not hesitate to say a firm no.

Happy pregnancy!