A pregnant meteorologist from Kentucky recently hit an unexpected milestone that raises eyebrows and sparks conversation around body positivity. Lauren Smith, who works at Wave4, celebrated achieving a full week free from body-shaming remarks from viewers. Her co-anchor, Mark Turner, shared the good news on his Facebook page, stating, “Today we’re celebrating because Lauren has gone an entire week without anyone making negative comments about her pregnancy weight gain. This is a new record for us. The big day is only 9 weeks away!”
Lauren, who is glowing during her third pregnancy, has faced her share of harsh judgments regarding her body from viewers and strangers alike. In a previous encounter, a woman confronted her at the grocery store, expressing unwanted opinions about her size and how much time remained until her due date. Lauren has also faced critiques about her wardrobe choices and weight gain.
Interestingly, while the comments on Mark’s post were mostly supportive, when Lauren shared the same post on her own page, the responses were mixed. Some users had unkind things to say, with comments like, “I preferred when pregnant women dressed more modestly…” and “You look great, but that dress isn’t flattering on you.” It’s disheartening that people feel entitled to share such negative opinions.
Lauren isn’t the only media personality to experience body-shaming. Recently, a meteorologist from ABC6 spoke out against similar comments she received, and another from Global BC News addressed the issue directly during a broadcast, urging viewers to refrain from such hurtful remarks.
Pregnancy can be a challenging time for many women, often leaving them feeling tired and sensitive. The last thing they need is unsolicited criticism about their bodies. It’s essential for people to recognize that commenting on pregnant women’s appearances is never appropriate. Lauren and her colleagues are helping to amplify the message that pregnant women deserve respect and kindness during this special time. Ideally, the only record worth celebrating should be nine months without any negative comments about their bodies.
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Summary
A Kentucky meteorologist, Lauren Smith, recently celebrated a week free from body-shaming comments from viewers during her pregnancy. While there were some positive reactions, many negative comments still surfaced when she shared the news on her own page. The article highlights the ongoing issue of body-shaming faced by pregnant women and emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect during pregnancy.