Online Trolls Bash Mom’s Pregnant Belly Calling It The Worst They Had Ever Seen
The internet can be a tough place, and Eliana Rodriguez experienced that firsthand during her second pregnancy. Her belly was larger than usual, which led to many online comments and unwanted attention. Despite the criticism, both she and her baby boy, Sebastian, were healthy.
Eliana explained that both her children were born weighing 8.3 pounds. Her daughter Sofia was 19.5 inches long, and Sebastian was 20.5 inches. Her doctor said her large belly was due to her being 4’11” with a short torso, and possibly due to excess amniotic fluid—though a condition called polyhydramnios was ruled out.
As a health and wellness professional, Eliana remained confident. She said people’s curiosity was expected and usually responded with humor: “Yes, I’m huge and it’s hard.” Despite online trolling, she was happy to share her journey, especially since she and her husband had been hoping for a baby boy.
