Mother Proudly Embraces Her “Big” Baby Bump, Defying Pregnancy Stigma and Harsh Remarks

Eliana Rodriguez, now 29, recently gave birth to her second child, Sebastian. Despite a healthy pregnancy and baby, Rodriguez’s larger-than-average belly attracted comments like “You are gigantic,” “Are you expecting twins?” and “Is there another baby in there?” Both she and her baby were perfectly healthy, but people often assumed she must be uncomfortable.

“I had large pregnancies; both of my children were born weighing 8.3 pounds. My 3-year-old daughter, Sofia, was 19.5 inches at birth, while my new son was 20.5 inches,” Rodriguez explained.