Congratulations during pregnancy

[LoverOfSushi]

Hello everyone,

I am wondering if it's appreciated when strangers congratulate you when pregnant.

Cheers

Nope, strangers don't know anyone's personal circumstances and they also risk the embarrassment of finding out the person isn't pregnant and is simply bloated/ put on weight/ etc.

I dont really like "other people " so I'd say no lol.

For me, yes! You have to look at the intent behind things. And congratulating a woman when they're pregnant is going to be with good intent. My response was always "aww thank you!"

Do you mean if they know you’re pregnant?

Im pregnant and I love being told congratulations! Even by random waiters when I’ve had to reel off dietary requirements.

I would not appreciate it though if they were guessing based on my stomach as it’s just so risky!

So guessing it would be rude to say congratulations, but if you’ve been told someone is pregnant is a normal reaction.

No it makes me cringe. Congratulations for what?! Having sex?

I know there are other circumstances but that's the first thing that comes into my head!

After years of trying to conceive before getting pregnant, I love it when people congratulate me. It’s a cause for celebration! No need to go overboard and ask loads of questions, but “congratulations” is just, as a minimum, courteous.

IMO it would be weirder if I was in conversation/small talk with a stranger, I told them I was pregnant and they didn’t really acknowledge it.

I didn't care either way when I was pregnant

Not what you asked but here's my story.
My hairdresser called to my house late July to do my hair. She mentioned needing to sit down, sure no problem.
Two weeks ago I met a friend who mentioned hairdresser should be due soon. Me: due what?
Hairdresser is pregnant even my husband noticed but I didn't. Called hairdresser and had to apologise. Turns out she was surprised I didn't say anything about the pregnancy in July.
I think it is normal to offer congratulations when someone tells you they're pregnant but I did find it funny being congratulated for having sex.

Of course, it's lovely to be congratulated. Unless you're just fat. That wouldn't be so good!

Not for me - I don't want congratulations until I actually have a baby in my arms for any future pregnancy. After 2 losses it just feels premature to have any congratulations for the pregnancy. I'd rather wait for the baby.