Pregnant woman coins new phrase to describe the ‘rude’ commentary she’s received as a mother-to-be
Dr. Natalie Forsell has coined the term 'Pregnancy Harassment' to describe unsolicited comments made to pregnant women. She shared her experiences on social media, highlighting the rudeness of strangers who feel entitled to comment on a woman's body during pregnancy. Forsell emphasizes the need for societal change regarding how people perceive and interact with expectant mothers.
- ▪Dr. Natalie Forsell defined 'Pregnancy Harassment' as rude commentary on pregnant women's bodies.
- ▪She shared her personal experiences with unsolicited comments from strangers.
- ▪Forsell advocates for a conversation about why people feel entitled to comment on women's bodies during pregnancy.
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Lifestyle Pregnant woman coins new phrase to describe the ‘rude’ commentary she’s received as a mother-to-be By Jordana Shell, Kidspot Published May 29, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: This isn’t the first instance of a mother-to-be feeling violated by a random stranger on the street who feels entitled to throw out a comment simply because a pregnant belly is visible. That is exactly what happened to Dr. Natalie Forsell. It was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
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