Alex Cooper shuts down internet troll over pregnancy comment
Washington DC, August 3
Podcaster Alex Cooper has responded to an internet troll who told her to stop "complaining" about pregnancy, days after revealing that she had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes while expecting her first child with husband Matt Kaplan, according to E! News.
The 'Call Her Daddy' host shared a screenshot of a direct message she received from a social media user that read, "Don't complain about being pregnant. Your choice. Pregnancy can be hard."
Cooper sarcastically responded on her Instagram Stories, writing, "'Pregnancy can be hard,' oh Chris tell me about your pregnancy I would love to hear babe!"
She also pointed out a pattern in the messages she receives, adding, "Just wanted to share all the dms I get like this...are from men lol."
The response came just days after the 31-year-old opened up about being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that develops during pregnancy and causes high blood sugar due to hormonal changes, according to E! News.
In an Instagram video shared on July 30, Cooper admitted the diagnosis left her overwhelmed.
"I'm not going to cry on the internet because I've never cried on the internet but when I tell you I almost did," she said. "I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It is when the placenta hormones cause insulin resistance, a.k.a., your pancreas cannot create enough insulin to keep your blood sugar normal."
Cooper also stressed that the condition can affect anyone during pregnancy, saying she was told, "Anyone can get this. No matter your prior weight, diet, fitness level," according to E! News.
Despite the reassurance, she admitted the diagnosis initially took an emotional toll.
"When I got this diagnosis, the first couple days, I was really hard on myself," Cooper said. "It felt very isolating, like, as much as my family and my husband and everyone was there for me I just felt like, it's me on an island."
Cooper and her husband, Matt Kaplan, announced in June that they are expecting their first child together.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The audacity of that man to say "Pregnancy can be hard" as if he has any idea! I'm a mother of two, and my sister had gestational diabetes during her first pregnancy. The emotional toll is real - the constant monitoring, the fear, those 3am blood sugar checks. Alex is right to share this. Women supporting women, and exposing these clueless trolls is exactly what we need.
I'll be honest - as a man, I initially thought "well, it is her choice" but reading this properly, it's not about choice. Gestational diabetes is a medical condition that happens to you, not something you choose. The troll was just looking for attention. Respect to Alex for handling it with class and humor. This is a good reminder for all of us to think before we comment.
"Just wanted to share all the dms I get like this...are from men lol" - this is such a mood! The entitlement is unreal. My cousin had gestational diabetes and it was a nightmare managing her diet, insulin shots, and the constant worry. Women already carry so much during pregnancy - we don't need men who've never experienced it telling us to "just stop complaining." Alex Cooper is a queen for this response. 👑
I think there's something deeper here. In our culture, pregnancy is often romanticized and women who struggle are made to feel guilty or weak. This applies everywhere, whether it's India or America. Alex opening up about gestational diabetes is brave because it shows the messy reality of pregnancy. Maybe the troll's comment, while insensitive, highlights a bigger problem - we need to do better as a society in supporting pregnant women instead of judging them.
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.