It's common to see pregnant women in the workplace these days. But before you open your mouth to comment, have a pregnant pause. The following is a list of inappropriate things to ask or say that I have compiled with input from pregnant women:

"Are you expecting?" (Hard to walk this back if you are wrong. Ask me how I know.)

"Was this an accident?"

"Did you get pregnant by in vitro or the old fashioned way?"

"Do you know what you're having?" (Answer: "The doctor tells me it's a baby.")

"Is this it, or do you plan on having more?"

"Are you going to try again for a boy/girl?"

"Who’s the father?"

"Are you planning to breastfeed?"

"Are you going to have a C-section?"

"You are really getting huge!"

"When are you going to have that thing?"

"Are you having twins?" (Again, hard to walk back.)

"You look like you could go any day now!"

Don't ask about names unless you are ready to act supportive and enthusiastic for whatever comes out of the mother's mouth. ("You're naming her Saturn? Terrific!")

Don't offer unsolicited advice, no matter what you've read or your own expertise on pregnancy.

And most importantly, hands off. Never put a hand on a woman's pregnant belly, unless invited to do so. Don’t ask to do that, either. It puts the woman in an awkward, uncomfortable position.

Treat your pregnant colleague with the same professionalism you would before the pregnancy. What can you say? "Congratulations," after the new arrival has been announced.

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