Meghan holding bump?

I was never a "bump hugger" in public but sitting on the settee at night I would sometimes rest a hand/arm across my bump when I was in the later stages of pregnancy. I dislike the fashion for wearing tight fitting clothes which emphasise the baby bump (I also dislike bare pregnant tummies). This is not a particular criticism of MM, I'm sure the press are taking great delight in capturing these photos.

Anniebach - in the absence of actual evidence I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, don't you???

A photographer takes many pictures and then chooses which ones to release for maximum effect/earnings. In this case, they would probably choose one that emphasises her pregnancy so unless you're watching video, this could well be out of context.

At the end of the day though, does it REALLY matter? You either watch the pictures/videos or not! Your choice!

I personally don't care! I've got more important things to concern me!

I don't think she is really pregnant,, when is this baby due, they say in Spring but Spring has a few months before it turns to Summer.. I think someone else is carrying a baby for her, she was seen going in and out of the IVF clinic...

Fucking mental even by mumsnet but by gransnet??

Please get the help you need.

Megan & Harry are a delightful couple imo. I can’t wait to see their baby & long may she continue to place a protective hand on her beautiful bump ?

I wish someone would tell her to stop!!

Who do you think has the right to do that, just out of interest?

i wish someone would tell her to stop

Yes stop love. Get help. You need it.

I'm in the minority too I guess. The woman appears to be playing on the world stage and looking for an Oscar at every wave. The bump on the Duchess's are as annoying as Beyonce and the Kardashians antics. I personally never doubted the Prince and his true emotions for her but hers for him seem a deep flaw from the start. She's getting older with no prospects after the final SUITS showing and not that great of an actress to begin with. She never was nominated for any award, tabloids never gave her much praise, nor were there crowds of any size seeking her out so for a good looking prince to step in from a monarchy so well known and traveled as the British, she'd been a fool to turn that gig down! She's got it made and she knows it.

I tend to agree.

This is the biggest role of her life. Yes, expectant mothers are protective of their bump, and that's fine but she is a ROYAL pregnant duchess, and maybe she is not aware of the sort of dignified way in which the royal family are expected to behave.

Kate has been pregnant three times and never drew attention to her state. She didn't wear clingy clothes and she certainly didn't cradle her stomach at every opportunity. Most mothers to be don't when out in public. Glossy magazines may magnify the bump, delight in the bump and depict those carrying babies as special earth mothers, but really, this woman is old enough to appreciate this is not the Meghan show. She may be delighted to be pregnant but it is a personal thing.

At home with Harry, no worries, delight in the bump all the time, but this is not an acting gig. She doesn't need to publicise her state at every public opportunity. She strikes me as an attention-seeking diva I am afraid. I can imagine disapproval in royal circles. It's all a tad trashy, imo.

Almost all first-time mums – and some later on – cuddle their "bumps". Most are not constantly photographed.

True, but she KNOWS she has the cameras of the world on her. She wants those images of her to go out.

I am not a fan of the royals. I'll despise them even more if egotistical members of it like Meghan start hamming it up for the cameras as if they are in a soap opera.

She's new to it all, and American (ie: more touchy, feely, emotional) but really, she must appreciate that she is not behaving in a dignified manner with the two-armed bump crading when she is the centre of attention. She is not a stupid woman.

I just wish she'd "Get with the programme." She has joined the British Royal family, not MGM or Paramount. There is a code.

I think we're talking about two completely different types of "bump hugging" here. Some of us have seen her do the two-handed hug which is one right underneath and one right on top, cupper, which I call the celeb bump pose. Others of us have only seen the pics of her with one hand resting lightly on it, which is the more natural bump touch. The disagreement here is probably between those of us who saw the Pose and those who only saw the Touch

Cupped, not cupper.

I am surprised how many here walked down the street, visited people’s houses etc with their arms wrapped around their baby bump. Thought this pose started with celebrities getting into the press

Mycatisahacker, you seem particularly stroppy in your posts. Are you ok?

Had my baby a year ago and still hold my stomach! It's not on purpose it's just something people do. Especially with all the media she probably feels very protective, imagine all the cameras pushing in on her!

ReadyMeals, yes that could explain it, quite natural to put a hand on the bump, the wrapping the bump in both arms is a celeb pose.

icanhandthemback Her comments are a bit strong - but look at what she is replying to. A truly appalling comment. Mycatisahacker is not wrong.

PECS Well said. There seems to be a competition to see who can be nastiest about a woman who is clearly doing her best. I am not a royalist either but there is no need for personal abuse which some comments clearly are.

OP Why are you getting so involved? Are you her stepsister?

Good call Elrel!!!

I have no time whatsoever for the royal family and think monarchy is an outdated concept. But I do feel sorry for Meghan Markle, given the bashing that she is receiving. I suspect that there is a degree of snobbery and xenophobia (or perhaps even racism) behind some of it. The knives were out even before the marriage.

I listed pregnant women holding their bumps on the pet hates thread. I find it irritating. However, many women do it and I don't know why she is getting so much criticism for it.

Allykat1946- I was entertained by your post, maybe inspired by the following??!! thehistoryofparliament.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/the-warming-pan-baby-james-edward-francis-stuart/