Pregnant looking acquaintance denying being pregnant

[MyShinyWhiteTeeth]

What help is available for women ignoring/denying pregnancy?

What is likely to happen when she eventually gives birth?

Can anyone advise on what we can expect?

Perhaps she doesn’t want to tell people yet?

How do you know she is? I think there are other medical conditions that can give this appearance.

Is she really pregnant? Or just a larger lady?

Denying it to you also doesn’t necessarily mean that she’s ignoring it full stop. Are you sure she’s not unwell?

I mean it could be anything? A health condition most likely? What makes you so sure she's pregnant? Unless you've seen the baby move then I wouldn't be so sure!

I have separated stomach muscles and unless I wear control pants I would pass for nearly due!!

Erm are you sure she is?

I saw DD old keyworker the other day - I never ever comment on other women's looks but she was quite obviously about 7 mos gone so I said congrats.

I was mortified when she laughed and said it was just cake! She still looked very pg to me but I believed her.

So why do you think she is lying? How do you know she is not just fat or has another health condition like ovarian cancer?

Acquaintance?

Well, just play along. She mightn't be telling you/others for her own reasons.

It's not your business.

Acquaintance suggests you don't know them very well. She might just not want to tell anyone she is pregnant, which she is perfectly entitled to do. I hope you aren't quizzing her constantly!

If it's a close family member and you have genuine concerns for their health, that's another matter.

Maybe she just doesn’t want to tell you? She’s under no obligation to.

She’s perfectly entitled not to share it if she doesn’t want to.

I had a colleague who looked pregnant and would rub her belly in a pregnant way. She had severe colitis.

Concealed pregnancy would normally result in hospital referring to social services and an assessment taking place.
Not sure much can be done before unless she’s wanting to engage with mental health team

We don't know for certain that she is pregnant.

We think her periods stopped several months ago - the woman who helps with her shopping has not had to buy any sanitary protection for ages. She was sick months ago and we think this was morning sickness.

She says the bump is bloating but refuses to go to the doctors about it.

Is she under your care?

Are you a carer for her?

Someone helps with her shopping? Is she disabled or vulnerable in some way?

In what capacity do you know this lady?
Is she vulnerable?
Maybe she just doesn't want to tell you?
If you are her carer and she is vulnerable you could call her gp and explain your concerns

Can you offer her a pregnancy test you won in a raffle or something (if appropriate)?

@Readyfortheschoolhols where are you going to raffles 😂

OK so it sounds like she maybe has additional needs. Does she have a care worker or contact with social services? The latter might be a good port of call for advice.

Has anyone had an honest and frank discussion with her? I am assuming there are some caring issues here?

Sorry but, pregnancy test you got in a raffle?!

I'm not her carer but friends with people that work with her. I think they should be doing more for her whether she is pregnant or not. I think she needs to see a doctor.

Dying at raffle pg test!😂😂😂😂