Originally Posted by Rosie Primrose:
“But surely being pregnant is a beautiful thing, something to be celebrated, nothing whatsoever to do with eating disorders and body image. I get your point about being scrutinised but no names whatsoever were mentioned on the radio or in the title of the thread. My daughter is currently undergoing IVF treatment for the second time after a first failed attempt. I can assure you that nothing would give her greater pleasure than to be pregnant and showing it!”
It's to be celebrated
when the woman or couple choose to share the news, not before. Up until that point, it's nobody's business but hers/theirs. It's not something to be speculated upon pruriently when there's nothing but the usual tabloid gossip and the aforementioned obsession with women's bodies to start the rumours.
I'm particularly surprised that you would choose to start this thread, OP, after what you've revealed about your daughter. It's very difficult for anyone going through the pain of infertility to have to put up with the expectations of those around them to announce their pregnancy, the "you'll be next" comments at christenings etc. For all we know, any of the dancers or celebs could be in that position. Magnify the pressure of friends and family a thousandfold for anyone in the public eye having to put up with that type of speculation in the media, on social networks etc while dealing with their private struggle.