PEOPLE TOUCHING YOUR PARTNER’S PREGNANT STOMACH

If your partner is pregnant you might notice that people want to touch their stomach. Some pregnant people might not mind or enjoy the attention, while others might feel really uncomfortable and consider it an invasion of personal space.

Have the conversation with your partner to understand their level of comfort with this. Here are some helpful phrases they or you can use to ensure their bodily wishes are being heeded.

• Actually, I'd prefer if you didn't touch my stomach/belly. It makes me a bit uncomfortable. Thanks for understanding.

• I'm actually not comfortable with stomach/belly touches, but I appreciate your excitement.

• I'm sorry, but I'd rather keep stomach touches to a minimum. How about we chat about something else?"

Their body is going through so many changes right now, and it's important for you to understand how to make them feel comfortable and respected.

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