'Absolute Nonsense': Why Ghazal Alagh's Post On Working During Pregnancy Has Sparked A Debate On LinkedIn

"You are pregnant, you should take it slow."
Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh, in an attempt to bust this myth. shared an inspiring post on LinkedIn along with a photo of herself during her pregnancy photoshoot. But another woman had a different take and this sparked a debate on whether women should work during pregnancy.

Deliver babies & over-deliver on goals, says Alagh

In a post on LinkedIn, Ghazal expressed her desire to defy stereotypes by participating in the Shark Tank opportunity and shooting for 12 hours a day, even when eight months pregnant.

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Her post read, ¡°¡®You are pregnant, you should take it slow.¡¯
I have heard this from friends and relatives multiple times and when the Shark Tank India opportunity came my way. To address this tag I decided to take up the opportunity while I was in my 8th month of pregnancy and shoot 12 hours a day along with others. My goal was to inspire others and break this prevailing myth, especially amongst men, that women become less active or capable during this phase of their lives. This year 4 managers in my innovation team are pregnant and we have taken the highest revenue goal on innovation. We are confident we will not only deliver the babies but also over-deliver on our goals. We are there for each other whenever one needs support.¡±

Check out her post here:

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To work or not to work during pregnancy

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But the post was not as inspiring for all.

An AI Engineer from Tata Consultancy Services criticised Mamaearth's founder, Ghazal Alagh, on LinkedIn, suggesting that she prioritised a pregnancy photoshoot for the sake of public perception rather than considering her child's well-being.

Prakriti Sharma reshared Mrs. Alagh's pregnancy photoshoot, expressing distress at the idea of seeking validation from the internet by being harsh on oneself during pregnancy.

She advised women to carefully choose their role models and not blindly follow advice from the internet.

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Another user summed up the debate in the best possible way, stating that pregnancy experiences vary, and dismissing Ghazal Alagh's achievements as stupid is insulting and regressive.

They praised Ghazal's story for challenging conventional boundaries and emphasising that women can excel in multiple roles simultaneously.

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