Gone are the days that having extra flesh was deemed an evidence of good living and woe betides any woman who does not gain any flesh after child birth, the flood gates to unnecessary rumours is opened and you are forcibly subjected to all sorts of hearsay. It is either your husband or whoever got you pregnant did not own up to the child or you are not rich enough to diet nutritionally hence your skimpering weight loss.
Having one protruding tummy with fairly huge thighs and arms was a sight every one looked forward to seeing after delivery.