EssaysWhat To Say When You're Mistaken for PregnantAnd what the other person should say...but probably won't. Virginia Sole-SmithApr 25, 2025∙ Paid113803ShareThe dreaded body shape classifications. (Beeldbewerking for Getty)Last week, as I was paying for my pedicure at my local nail salon, it happened again: “Baby?” asked the salon owner, gesturing at my stomach. And I answered the way I always do—but her response completely surprised me. SubscribeContinue reading this post for free, courtesy of Virginia Sole-Smith.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.