They say that good things happen in threes (or is that just bad things?), and according to the New York Post, "How I Met Your Mother" actress Sarah Chalke is pregnant--making her the third actress on the sitcom's set with a bun in the oven.
Sarah Chalke's pregnant costars on "How I Met Your Mother" include Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders. What's also curious is that on the set of another show in which Chalke appears, "Scrubs," Judy Reyes is also pregnant. Is Sarah Chalke pregnant by association? Is there something in the water?
Simultaneous Set Pregnancies
Sarah Chalke, Alyson Hannigan & Cobie Smulders All Pregnant
Trend Themes
1. Simultaneous Set Pregnancies - A trend indicating a potential opportunity for maternity wear retailers to collaborate with TV shows, movies, and other entertainment mediums to create exclusive collections that appeal to viewers.
2. Multiple Celebrity Pregnancy - A trend suggesting an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create unique productions and formats that feature pregnant actors, appealing to a wider audience by reflecting audience experiences.
3. Pregnancy in the Workplace - A trend indicating a potential need for employers to adopt more family-friendly policies and flexible work arrangements to accommodate working mothers and prevent negative impact on morale and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Maternity Wear Retailers - An industry that can seize the trend of simultaneous set pregnancies to design and supply exclusive collections for pregnant women and attract a wider audience.
2. Entertainment Industry - An industry that can leverage the trend of multiple celebrity pregnancies to create unique and relatable show formats that reflect real-life experiences for a wider audience appeal.
3. Employment and Human Resources - An industry that should focus on adopting family-friendly workplace policies and flexible arrangements to address the growing trend of pregnancy in the workplace and prevent declining morale and productivity.