For many of us, taking photos to share on social media is natural. Many of us have been using apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for over a decade now, and it's a great way to connect with friends and family we may not be able to see in person (not to mention all the positive vibes we get when they're cheering us on from afar!).
But if you're pregnant, you might be especially aware of your social media presence these days. Are you going to share bump photos? What about pictures of your baby as soon as they're born? And what about their childhood that comes after? Social media privacy concerns are real, and definitely worth considering before your baby-to-be arrives.
Pregnancy is a great time to reevaluate the rules you set for yourself on these apps — and it all goes way beyond deciding on ways to announce pregnancy on social media. What you share will impact your future baby, your family and your partner, too, so it's important to be thoughtful in how you proceed.
Setting boundaries: How much social media is too much?
Are you sharing too much on social media?
If you're reconsidering your social media habits, you might be wondering how much social media is too much. In this case, sometimes less is more, especially when it comes to sharing about your pregnancy and your future baby, and when in doubt, don't post.
"As much as I love the likes, retweets and shares that a photo gets, or the viral potential a video might have, I want to be sure I won’t have to apologize for my actions later on," mom Kristen Chase wrote for Mom.com. "Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a perfect parent, and I’m quite certain I’ll have a few things to make up for when my kids get older."
Social media is an awesome tool when we use it correctly. Like all things in life, moderation is definitely key — and remember the joy of keeping certain moments in your motherhood journey just between you and your partner.
