This Is The Photo That Landed A Pregnant Mother In Hot Water (Photo)

By Alex Siordian

January 23, 2017

A pregnant woman thought she was posting a harmless photo of her baby bump on social media. She was horrified when someone replied, "You are killing your baby."

Posted by Shared on Sunday, January 22, 2017

Do you think this mother went too far by posting this photo or are people overreacting? 

An Australian fitness-star on Instagram got A LOT of criticism for her photo of her pregnancy. 

Her name is Hannah Polites and she was was shocked by the comments she received on her page about her fit figure as she entered the final trimester of her pregnancy!

Spending my 29th week in paradise 🌴🙏 #babyonboard

A photo posted by hannahpolites (@hannahpolites) on

She now has over 1 million followers and during her pregnancy has posting photos of her body transformation. A lot of followers began accusing Hannah of starving her fetus and promoting a harmful approach to pregnancy. 

“YOU are killing your baby!” one commenter wrote. 

However, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Evaliah Grace!

What are your thoughts on a more fit approach to pregnancy? 

13 days with my little doll 👶.. A moment in my tummy but a lifetime in my heart 💕

A photo posted by hannahpolites (@hannahpolites) on

My milk drunk babe.. Cannot imagine life without you 💕👶

A photo posted by hannahpolites (@hannahpolites) on

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