HATE that picture on the home page...

[Blackduck]

...thats it really, I can't STAND it (don't really know why) just looks so artifical and unreal...

[MuffinBaker]

Which one?

[suwoo]

The pregnant bird? I'm not keen either.

[BitOfFun]

I think it's the blowjob mouth...a bit off-putting like this:

[Callipygia]

Another pregnant woman on her back
I think MN are really going down the well-trodden path of being another off-the-shelf parenting site - same old same old. Instead of challenging stereotypes, which is much more interesting

[Portofino]

BOF - based on all the sex threads this weekend, it might be more appropriate to have a PG woman actually giving a blowjob!

[TheBolter]

Yeah, I hate it too! Why's she pulling such a ridiculous face! Ooooo!! I've just realised I'm going to have a baby! Oh big bloody deal!

[BitOfFun]

Portofino

It's spring, innit?!

[MintyyAeroEgg]

Totally agree. Its utter crap. Where is the lovely breastfeeding one?

[Portofino]

Definitely spring! I've even roused DH out of winter hibernation

[SoupDragon]

PMSL @ "another pregnant woman on her back" She's not in hospital. As for "challenging stereotypes

[BitOfFun]

Perhaps we need something more likethis? [mischievous]

[MintyyAeroEgg]

I am pathetically squeamish BOF. Should I click?

[Portofino]

How about this one?

[BitOfFun]

Now we're talking

[MintyyAeroEgg]

I shouldn't click should I?

I never watch births on tv. I haven't even given birth myself (2 c-sections here).

I'll regret it if I take a peek won't I?

[FAQinglovely]

she looks to me like she's sitting in her bed at home (otherwise that' a fucking nice hospital bed and bedding and I want to know where it is ) .........and I don't know about you lot but I frequently sat up in bed when pg at home

Agree her face is rather odd

[hippipotamiHasLost15Pounds]

Her face is too odd - like she has pulled back the bedcovers and is surprised at the bump!!
And that colour lippy does her no favours!!

[TenThousandSpoons]

Or maybe she's yawning?

[Portofino]

OOh Minty, I watched ALL the birth progs. Trainee MWs and all. I used to wake up at 4am as too uncomfortable, and they kindly timed all this programming just right . I blubbed every time a baby was born. And strangely when it was MY turn I wasn't that scared as I thought i had seen it all!

[MintyyAeroEgg]

But WHAT is on that link you posted Port?

I watch all those birth programmes, don't you worry. Just hide behind cushion for the crowning and beyond bit .

[greatwhiteshark]

She's having her first contraction, I think! Or maybe she is in hospital and someone's hand is under the sheet giving her a sweep

[Portofino]

Oh no - the link I posted is fine! Even for the feint hearted i swear! I googled pregancy and greggs and strangely it linked to MN!

[MintyyAeroEgg]

Ahhhhh! Am ok. Clicked on both links. No blood, gore, or fourth degree tears to be seen.

But seriously that pic on the home page is a blardy insult to anyone who has ever been in labour. And that constitutes a fair proportion of those of us who post on this site, I think.

[Bluestocking]

Reminds me of this Smack the Pony sketch.

[Gentle]

Bluestocking That's what I'm always tempted to do when some stranger makes a really trite "You're expecting, then?" comment!