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My Expanding Body
My Expanding Body

By Amy R.

I shouldn’t be surprised by the endless comments directed at my pregnant body, but I never anticipated the free flow of cringe-worthy comments. “You look great!” Is there an assumption that I shouldn't look healthy/well while pregnant?

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PregnancyEllie LotanAugust 25, 2022body's WTF's, body image Comment