A mother has courageously shared her experience of dealing with judgmental stares and harsh comments during her pregnancy, proving that she won’t let societal stigma define her journey.

At 29, Eliana Rodriguez welcomed her second child, Sebastian, into the world. Although both her pregnancy and baby were perfectly healthy, her larger-than-average baby bump drew unwarranted attention and unsolicited remarks from strangers. Comments ranged from, “You look gigantic!” to, “Are you sure it’s not twins?” Some even speculated, asking, “Have you checked if there’s another baby in there?”

Despite these remarks, Rodriguez stood firm, embracing her unique experience. Speaking with TODAY Parents, she reassured that both she and her baby were in excellent health, silencing concerns about potential complications often associated with larger bumps.

While a significant baby bump can sometimes signal health issues, it is often a natural outcome of a woman’s body adapting to pregnancy. Rodriguez’s story is a reminder that every pregnancy is different, and judgment has no place in such a personal journey.