To not understand why women do this?

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Why do alot of pregnant women feel the need to take pictures of their bump in their underwear? Or just in their pants holding their boobs with one arm? I don't get it! You can still see the bump if you are wearing trousers. I am pregnant myself, with my third and have never felt the need to do it so I just don't get why some women do it and then put them on the web for any tom dick and harry to look at?

Why not though?

It's not the sort of thing I would have done, but I can't see why some other women shouldn't if they like those sort of pics.

I'd love to have their confidence.
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Because they want to, and they can. Lots of things I wouldn't do, but that doesn't mean nobody should, and vice versa.

It's not harming you, let it be.

But I will admit to not understanding why people take photos of their dinner, instead of just fucking eating it

I would. For me. But I wouldn't share a nearly naked photo on FB.

Demi Moore has a lot to answer for.
I'm all for 'if you've got it, flaunt it' and I admit to taking bump shots but think the issue isn't whether they take nude photos of themselves with bump but why they need to share it on the web.

I would imagine it's different with the third one, the novelty of a big bump and boobs has worn off a bit, but changes in the body are excitbeing.
Underwear because it shows off the bump best.
Let them be.

After two miscarriages if I have a successful pregnancy, I will probably be taking photos in every light, every day, in every possible array of clothing, between pants and a clown suit.

Pregnancy is a wonderful thing, and bumps are beautiful.

It was ok for Demi Moore

But have seen other pictures that make the expectant mother look more like an overweight Roger Moore

I got DH to take pictures of my bump as we went along - I thought it was just amazing what the female body does during pregnancy, how it changes, and I wanted a personal record of it particularly at the end when the bump was huge. He took some really gorgeous arty ones that have captured a really special time for us. I haven't put any of them online though, they are just for DH & I, and maybe DD when she's older.

I took a photo of my bump the day before DD was born, I like it. I wouldn't put it on the net as I doubt anyone would want to see it.

And I'd rather see pictures of bumps and babies than what everyone is having for dinner!

But have seen other pictures that make the expectant mother look more like an overweight Roger Moore

That really made me laugh out loud!

Taking pictures of bumps are great, I love seeing baby bumps. I just don't understand why you would put pictures of yourself half naked on an insecure forum (well app in this case) just to show off a bump? That's all I am saying. I didn't say they shouldn't, I just don't understand it at all.

It's because we live in a world now wher everything and everyone is oh so special.

I suppose if they are personal pics then it's not that bad.......and by number three my bump was so huge and stretch marked that even I didn't want to see an arty shot of it ;)

But why not, that's what I don't get?

I'm not interested in what people's bumps look like, but if they do choose to show everyone, why does it matter if clothes are covering their bodies, or a well placed arm/hand?

If you're worrying about men knocking out a wank, there are literally tons of pregnant porn sites that show a lot more than a baby bump.

I don't on the basis of the fact that I'd give people nightmares and they would be on therapy for years. That and I look like a beached whale (and that was clarified for me by a wanker friend who I hadn't seen for a while.

I also think that it's a bump it's what's inside the bump that's far more interesting than the actual bump.

Exactly what Ipsy said!. It might be the only time I ever do this and I would like to remember.

May create some sort of (very small) picture collage to put on the wall in our bedroom. May put a pic or two on fridge to help with post-baby diet!.

Couldn't put on web though - never, ever. An overweight Roger Moore is probably flattering me....!

Taking them is fine. Imagining the world and his dog is interested in seeing them is a bit self absorbed. But then, so many people are...

YANBU, OP. I know it's not PC, but I'm not a fan of the pics either.

I'm with the op, but I wouldn't take an underwear picture when non pregnant, I figure never have pictures around that might get opened by mistake that would embarrass you...

You seriously don't understand? As others have explained, they want to and can. You're confusing I wouldn't do it or I don't approve with I don't understand.

They're just different to you. And me tbh. I barely put any pictures of me on FB. Or of my dinner. Or my cat. Or dc. Or the snow. Or the sky.

I think facebook has given people free range to indulge in all sorts of dickishness and egotistical behaviour.

I had a facebook friend announce her separation from her husband in the style of the press announcements celebs get their PR people to put out, followed by a curt reminder that she would not be answering questions on this matter.

I think taking the pictures is fine. Assuming anybody else is in the least bit interested in seeing them is a bit weird.

Go back a few years would you get your packet of your bump photos out and pass them round on a night out? Probably not.

FB has a lot to answer for.