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We need to stop asking women if they’re pregnant - even celebrities

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There’s something so undeniable about the “pregnancy glow” a woman experiences when she’s expecting. Her skin is so radiant and her hair is so shiny that it’s almost impossible not to notice. But what if that pregnancy glow isn’t a glow at all, but just a poorly-lit photograph, or the way a dress falls on her body, or an underlying health condition?

Recently, Hailey Bieber and Vanessa Hudgens were forced to deny speculation that they’re pregnant. For the 26-year-old model, this wasn’t the first time she’s had to shut down pregnancy rumours either. Hailey, who’s been married to Justin Bieber since 2018, told GQ Hype in October that it’s “disheartening” when her fans constantly ask her if she’s pregnant - especially since she’s previously been open about having an ovarian cyst.

As for Vanessa, she when asked by fans whether she was expecting her first child with fiancé Cole Tucker. The alum shared a video from her bachelorette party in Aspen,

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