What do expectant mothers truly appreciate? Not comments about their weight, that’s for sure. Today, I stumbled upon a baby shower invitation that exemplifies this perfectly, crafted by someone who should know better, available on a popular e-invitation platform.
The invitation boldly proclaims, “SHE’S NOT FAT, SHE’S PREGNANT!” as if this makes the situation any better. For a moment, it seemed like a simple misunderstanding about weight gain, but thankfully, it’s just a pregnancy. Let’s take a closer look at this unfortunate design choice.
It’s no surprise that this invitation was created by a man, as noted in his bio stating he’s the Editor-at-Large for a prominent women’s fashion magazine. Seriously, aren’t there enough ways in that industry to make women feel insecure? Now he’s extending his reach into shaming women through baby shower invites?
And then there’s the envelope design—forget the traditional baby booties or bottles; instead, we have a measuring tape pattern. As a woman who values intellect, I can’t help but say, “no.” Is there any scenario where the host of this shower wouldn’t face backlash from the guests? Who would actually find this amusing? I mean, are all your friends thin? Because this kind of messaging is offensive on multiple levels. If someone handed me this invitation, I might be tempted to set it ablaze (yes, there’s a paper version too).
I can hear the chorus of “just relax, it’s only a baby shower invitation,” but I refuse to let this slide. Women’s bodies are scrutinized endlessly, and it’s downright exhausting. To see this kind of invitation featured on a website dedicated to celebrating pregnancy is disheartening.
We need to do better, society.
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Summary
The discussion revolves around an egregious baby shower invitation that trivializes pregnancy and body image. It highlights the insensitivity of using such messaging, especially towards expectant mothers. In a world where women’s bodies are under constant scrutiny, this example serves as a reminder for more thoughtful approaches.