Eliana Rodriguez, a mother of two, gave birth to her second child, Sebastian, when she was 29.
Although her pregnancy and boy were both healthy, she was faced with curiosity and judgment because of the size of her baby belly, with comments such as “You look like you’re carrying twins!” or “Are you sure there isn’t another one in there?”
Although some people may believe that an abnormally large pregnancy bump indicates health problems for both mother and child, in this scenario, the body is entirely normal to expand to support the growing baby.
Rodriguez claims that both she and her son are doing fine.
Nancy Rodriguez, a health and wellness consultant from Las Vegas, Nevada, told TODAY Parents about her pregnancy experiences.
She had the pleasure of carrying two enormous babies who weighed 8.3 pounds when they were born. Her newborn boy was 20.5 inches long, while her 3-year-old daughter Sofia was 19.5 inches.
Some people might think asking about it in person is rude, but Rodriguez hasn’t been rude back. She understands they want to know why her tummy is more significant than other mothers’.
Doctors told her that her stomach was more significant than usual because she was shorter in the middle and 4’11” tall. She first noticed changes in her body two months ago, as she entered the manifestation stage of childbirth.
Rodriguez was overjoyed to announce the news after trying for a second kid and wishing for a boy. She had more amniotic fluid than usual during her pregnancy.
Polyhydramnios is an example of a condition with too much fluid in the womb. It happens in about 1% to 2% of pregnancies but rarely causes problems or early labor.
The excess liquid acts as a protective cushion for the baby, allowing them to move freely.
Even though there was a lot of amniotic fluid in Rodriguez’s womb, her doctors said she did not have polyhydramnios.
Dr. Kiarra King, an OBGYN in Chicago, Illinois, who was not involved in Rodriguez’s case, suggested that maternal diabetes or fetal anatomical anomalies could be the cause of extra fluid.
Polyhydramnios is not usually the cause of a swollen belly during pregnancy. This is frequently the result of macrosomia, maternal obesity, or diastasis recti, a disease in which the abdominal muscles are pushed apart due to previous pregnancies. Fortunately, Rodriguez was unaffected by any of these concerns.
Alex Rodriguez said she didn’t like being asked annoying questions about her pregnancy and didn’t want people making mean comments about her body.
As a believer, she felt deep grief for those with little compassion for others. She spoke out against how these comments can make women feel bad about themselves, especially if they have depression during pregnancy or after giving birth.
Rodriguez understood that these judgemental statements could cause individuals pain and despair, emphasizing the importance of showing compassion and respect.