PICS: Social media trolls mom over her giant baby bump

PICS: Social media trolls mom over her giant baby bump

A mom has clapped back at haters on social media after being trolled over something that's normal for pregnant moms. 

Elisha Bakes / Instagram
Elisha Bakes / Instagram

If you're a mom reading this, think back to the time you were pregnant. No, don't think about the swollen feet and morning sickness, but focus on how you felt rubbing and feeling your baby bump. 

It's normal for moms to have a baby bump - I mean they are basically an oven for nine months, but is it natural to get dragged on social media for it? Definitely not. 

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Elisha Bakes, an Australian mom recently gave birth to a baby boy, but her pregnancy was not easy. In addition to the usual symptoms, Bakes had a massive baby bump which prompted a select few social media trolls to hate her for it. 

She was asked on many occasions why her bump was 'so big', and some even accused her of Photoshopping pictures to deceive her followers. Her Instagram account managed to rake up over 37,000 followers to date. 

Take a look at some of the pics of her when she was pregnant below:

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#week38 🤰🏼♥️ thought I’d answer a few common questions on my posts 👇🏽 Q: “Why is your bump so big?” A: I’m short (5”3) and my partner is 6”3, I have a small torso, lots fluid and I just carry all out Q: “How much does your baby weigh?” A: I don’t know, last scan he was tracking to be the same weight as my son was. He was born 8lb 11oz and 54cm/21.25inches Q: “Are you having a VBAC?” A: I’m having a planned csection and I don’t have a date yet unfortunately Q: “Do you have a name?” A: Yes finally! Although still trying to agree on spelling! Q: “How have you prevented stretch marks?” A: I don’t have any and I haven’t been using anything (so lazy). I do have great skin elasticity and believe it really does come down to genetics. Also drinking lots of water helps also if you like a oil/cream just stick to it doesn’t hurt Q: “How much weight have you gained?” A: approx 20kg/44lbs

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The mom clapped back in one of her posts asking her trolls to be kinder to her. 

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She also added: "What’s the perfect bump?... It’s crazy how many comments I’ve read about myself. “Must be photoshopped” “is she giving birth to a teenager” “triplets” “ouch glad that’s not me” and then you see women who carry small who have to deal with people commenting that their baby mustn’t be healthy or “I look bigger than that after eating a pizza” it’s just horrible how much bullying goes on. At the end of the day you can’t help how you show and carrying a baby is hard work no matter the size. Everyone carry’s differently..."

Jane is all too familiar with baby bumps. After giving birth to three kids, this is something she can relate to

Did you have a tough pregnancy or was it a breeze? Share your comments with us below.

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