Karen doesn’t get an ultrasound selfie. Set boundaries.

You just got back from your ultrasound, eyes still teary from seeing your baby kick, wave, or dramatically nap like a tiny, translucent diva. Your heart is full. Your bladder is aggressively full. You’re ready to bask in the miracle of modern imaging and a decaf chai latte. And then it happens — Karen slides into your DMs: “Pics or it didn’t happen!”

Deep breath. Just because you’re growing a human doesn’t mean you’ve lost your right to privacy, boundaries, or choosing who gets to see your baby’s first blurry glamour shot. So if you’re feeling the pressure to share every scan, every detail, every measurement? Don’t.

“You’re pregnant. Not public property.”

Why Everyone Suddenly Feels Entitled to Your Ultrasound

It’s wild. The minute you announce your pregnancy, people — often well-meaning but wildly overstepping — treat your uterus like community theatre. They want updates, bump pics, and yes, ultrasound content.

But let’s be real: ultrasounds are intimate. For some people, they’re magical. For others, emotional. For everyone? Deeply personal.

You Don’t Owe Anyone A

nything (Not Even a Grainy Profile Shot)

• You don’t have to post it.
• You don’t have to text it to extended family.
• You don’t have to explain why you’re not sharing.
• You can print one, put it on the fridge, and let that be enough.

Let’s normalise keeping things sacred. Especially in a world where everyone wants your private moments uploaded for their morning scroll.

Setting Boundaries, Preggo-Queen Style

Here’s how to gently, sassily, or firmly protect your space — without burning bridges (unless you want to).

For the Family Group Chat:

“We’re keeping this one just for us, but know that baby is doing beautifully!”

For the Friend Who Loves Oversharing:

“Not sharing the ultrasound just yet — it felt like a private moment. Thanks for understanding.”

For Karen (yes, her again):

“This moment is personal, and we’re keeping it offline. But I’ll definitely post when the baby starts college.”

“Not sharing isn’t secrecy — it’s sovereignty.”

What to Share Instead (If You Want To)

• A bump pic in your Emamaco maternity leggings looking like a glowing snack
• A note about how the appointment went (“Baby is measuring perfectly and still hates early mornings — just like mum.”)
• Something funny from the waiting room (“Man next to me fell asleep holding a McMuffin. Legend.”)
• Nothing. Literally nothing. That’s a vibe too.

Make It a Moment — Just for You

There’s something so special about holding that tiny black-and-white image and just sitting with it. No filter. No likes. Just you and your baby and the stretchy Emamaco waistband that’s been riding this emotional rollercoaster with you.

Honestly, there’s nothing like slipping into your comf

iest maternity crop, laying on the couch, and reliving the moment with your feet up and a smug smile like, “Yep. I made that little shadow ninja.”

Sharing Doesn’t Equal Connection — You Do

Real connection comes from your words, your energy, your boundaries. If you want to post, post. If you don’t, don’t let guilt be the motivator. You’re allowed to be the gatekeeper of your own pregnancy journey.

Because this isn’t content. It’s your life. It’s the quiet joy, the sacred in-between, the magic that doesn’t need a caption.

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So no, Karen doesn’t get an ultrasound selfie. Unless you want her to. This bump isn’t a group project — it’s your story, your way. And if that story involves staying offline, curling up in Emamaco leggings, and watching reruns while eating grapes off your belly? That’s iconic.

Set the boundary. Protect the magic. And remind yourself: you’re not just growing a baby — you’re growing your power too. 🖤