funniest/weirdest pregnancy advice/myth you've ever received.

Heavenwhip · January 2015

" make sure everything is at shoulder height, if you reach above your head it could cause placenta previa"

what? Just.....what?

azarianjess · January 2015

I was told that raising your arms above your head would cause the cord to wrap around the baby's neck.

aRBe · January 2015

Heartburn = hair baby

I had awful heartburn and bald babies

Found these fun ones: https://www.hisboyscanswim.com/658/list-of-51-pregnancy-old-wives-tales-your-babys-sex-revealed

Ann612 · January 2015

aRBe said:

Heartburn = hair baby

I had awful heartburn and bald babies

Found these fun ones: https://www.hisboyscanswim.com/658/list-of-51-pregnancy-old-wives-tales-your-babys-sex-revealed

ha! The "What to Expect When You Are Expecting" book talks about this and claims it has been proven.

Ann612 · January 2015

My mom swears she can tell the gender of the baby by using some needle hanging from a string trick. It's utter nonsense. I'm so glad we're finding out the gender, or else she would totally subject me to that "test".

AceBaby191 · January 2015

The best pregnancy information I have received to date came from my brother in law, upon hearing our news. He informed me that when I go swimming or take a bath while pregnant, I will be a bad ass human submarine. Fuck yeah!

incir · January 2015

Actually, the heartburn means more likely baby hair is real. Here is the pubmed reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17150070

Although clearly it doesn't work out every time.

I really hated the whole "girls steal your beauty" line, especially since it was used on me after I knew I was having a boy. Nosy lady in the check out line tried to backtrack by saying that ultrasounds can be wrong. I told her that amnio's can't.

KMBC2552 · January 2015

I had an older women randomly tell me and my husband to "go home and have all the sex" to try and get that baby out. This was a random lady in Target.

PinkPixie1 · January 2015

"push like you're pooping"

I remember when I got this advice I thought she was fucking crazy. You know what went through my head while I pushing? "push like your pooping, push like your pooping." Well, it only took 2 1/2 pushes and the baby was out so I guess it was weirdest/funniest and best advice I've ever received!

Oh, that is also the advice I now give to all new expecting moms when asked.

Karlamo · January 2015

That not being able to sleep was natures way of preparing you for life with a newborn.

Nothing, not even Navy Seal's training can prepare you for the amount of sleep deprivation you will be experiencing. This coming from a mom who washed her baby bottles with her morning coffee once.

I-)

But I'm ready this time around, my 10 month old hasn't STTN once. That has prepared me.

mamaloaf · January 2015

aRBe said:

Heartburn = hair baby

I had awful heartburn and bald babies

Found these fun ones: https://www.hisboyscanswim.com/658/list-of-51-pregnancy-old-wives-tales-your-babys-sex-revealed

I've never had heartburn a day in my life and my baby was born with a full head of long-ass hair! I've read credible studies that show a link between the two, but I was not the case.

My assistant told me last time around that I should leave the kitchen while waiting for my lunch to microwave. "The microwave will cook the baby."

stahlop · January 2015

Morning sickness means you're having a boy. I've had morning sickness with both my kids and I have one of each.

PixiePixinator · January 2015

Don't sleep on your stomach during early pregnancy, it can hurt the baby. I mean what?? I know once your further along your supposed to sleep on your side.

aRBe · January 2015

incir said:

Actually, the heartburn means more likely baby hair is real. Here is the pubmed reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17150070

Although clearly it doesn't work out every time.

I really hated the whole "girls steal your beauty" line, especially since it was used on me after I knew I was having a boy. Nosy lady in the check out line tried to backtrack by saying that ultrasounds can be wrong. I told her that amnio's can't.

OMG a lady at a check out line said the weirdest thing to me once. She said oh you must be having a boy your butt is getting big (keep in mind this is a complete stranger)

myfriendscallmemeg · January 2015

The lady checking me out at the gas station told me I "must be having a boy, because girls don't get that big."
and motioned to my stomach.

astheria · January 2015

stahlop said:

Morning sickness means you're having a boy. I've had morning sickness with both my kids and I have one of each.

see I heard the opposite. That since a girl is same gender as you, you will get more sick. So more MS = girl. But I really think that it's not a matter of babysex.

melsner · January 2015

ABvintage said:
I have yet to receive weird advice but I think it's funny that everyone is like "So, pickles and ice cream , huh?" Um, no. I mean I like pickles and the poor excuse for ice cream they have here is fine but together, get out of here.

P.S. I need Blue Bell in my life again!

Ugh, I'm so tired of people asking me if I'm craving pickles. I've hated pickles my entire life. I literally gag at the thought, sight, smell, and taste. I know crazy things can happen when you're pregnant, but I highly doubt this will change.

Also, I've heard the nipple thing. I was told to rub them with a washcloth while showering. No thanks.

MrsSnyder124 · January 2015

This is for quite a ways down the road for us ladies but when I was due with DS everyone LOVED to tell me how to go into labor. Someone told me to jump down stairs...Are you fucking kidding me? My front heavy clumsy ass jumping on stairs? I probably gave her the death glare.

MULTIPLE people told us to go have sex which, is sort of awkward to have people you are not technically close to urging you to do the deed.

Savanna111911 · January 2015

The pickles thing is ridiculous. I love pickles but I've always loved them.

I also heard MS means a girl.

thehurricaine · January 2015

Kind of related but my grandmother told me to make sure I cover up when breadtfeeding outside. I was like ok that surprises me (she's not super traditional), and then she says "your boob might catch a cold" deadly seriously. My husband and I still giggle over it. Very cute.

azarianjess · January 2015

The heartburn = hair didn't hold true for me. I had not a bit of heartburn and my DD was born with quite a bit of blonde hair.

azarianjess · January 2015

maggiemae85 said:

azarianjess said:
I was told that raising your arms above your head would cause the cord to wrap around the baby's neck.
Me too!!
Glad that crazy extends beyond my mother, unless she told you that.

It was a coworker and she about flipped when I was reaching for something over head. Of course being a shorty almost everything requires reaching up. Lol

nininou19 · January 2015

I heard MS means boy. My mother had five children and apparently was sick just for my three brothers. Funny

mhaas28 · January 2015

ABvintage said:

I have yet to receive weird advice but I think it's funny that everyone is like "So, pickles and ice cream , huh?" Um, no. I mean I like pickles and the poor excuse for ice cream they have here is fine but together, get out of here.

P.S. I need Blue Bell in my life again!

I miss Blue Bell so much!!!

elizabetheleven · January 2015

I just read on the bump that if your left boob is bigger than your right your having a girl. Way to go TB!
::eyeroll::

elizabetheleven · January 2015

ABvintage said:

elizabetheleven said:

I just read on the bump that if your left boob is bigger than your right your having a girl. Way to go TB!
::eyeroll::

So scientific.

Imagine how many girls were checking their tits in the mirror after reading that?

MrsCamo · January 2015

elizabetheleven said:
I just read on the bump that if your left boob is bigger than your right your having a girl. Way to go TB!
::eyeroll::

My left started bigger than my right so that's an unfair advantage lol. I'm hoping the pregnancy gods will smile on me and even them up

Both my mom and MIL mentioned that a slower heart rate means boy as soon as I had my first ultrasound... At 7 weeks... Yeah mmmk

jakesjess · January 2015

That hitting your belly on something results in birth marks. I ran into a corner of a cabinet and my son has a red mark on his arm. Coincidence he finds entertaining.
Red raspberry tea makes your uterus slick. Faster delivery.

Jadeakuira · January 2015

My mom & sister claim that the more intense your morning sickness is, the higher chance it's a girl. Also my co-worker said that in China if you're craving more sour food (sour candy, etc.) it's a boy & if you're craving more spicy food, it's a girl. Lol.

jaeleigh25 · January 2015

jakesjess said:
That hitting your belly on something results in birth marks. I ran into a corner of a cabinet and my son has a red mark on his arm. Coincidence he finds entertaining.
Red raspberry tea makes your uterus slick. Faster delivery.

Some check out lady told me the same thing about the birth marks! My daughter had a strawberry patch on her cheek, and she asked me what I ran my belly into when I was pregnant in an extremely accusatory tone, like I did it to her....... I was like, nothing you twat.

The heart burn = hair was true with DD, but it all feel out soon with her.

Someone also asked if we were getting rid of our dog because they are pack animals and can't handle babies......

myfriendscallmemeg · January 2015

Jadeakuira said:

My mom & sister claim that the more intense your morning sickness is, the higher chance it's a girl. Also my co-worker said that in China if you're craving more sour food (sour candy, etc.) it's a boy & if you're craving more spicy food, it's a girl. Lol.

I wonder what craving sour food means in the US.

aliska · January 2015

I heard the "rough up your boobs" thing from my mom. Apparently it used to be a thing...La Leche League used to promote it too. Now they have changed, and I referenced their new book to shut her up.

aRBe · January 2015

elizabetheleven said:

elizabetheleven said:

I just read on the bump that if your left boob is bigger than your right your having a girl. Way to go TB! ::eyeroll::

So scientific.
Imagine how many girls were checking their tits in the mirror after reading that?

I def just felt myself up :::hangs head in shame::

laceyperoni · January 2015

My left one is a bit bigger anyways. Lol. Laughing sooooo hard right now! thanks for the laugh! Lol

babyalvarez2015 · January 2015

I have heard that having sex to try and go into labor is actually true. My midwife with my first one said that sperm has a way of ripening the cervix so it can begin to thin out(eface and dilate) Also that sperm has natural pitocin in it which is what they use to induce labor. Don't know if it's true but my husband wasn't opposed to the idea.

go figure! Let's go enjoy this while you're a beached whale!! Lol umm not so much!

bebeglow3884 · January 2015

I heard the same about bad heartburn and hairy babies. I had pretty bad heartburn, and my DD had a full head of hair, not sure if it's accurate becasue she had no eyebrows, and small blond eyelashes and no body hair but a full head of brown hair! Lmao

goulja1 · January 2015

My Mother... told me to... drink milk... to get ready for breast feeding so I'd make more milk.... WHAT! The cows milk I drink definitely doesn't go into my tits to make milk for the baby to drink. She said in her day they "just trusted what the doctor told them".... ok?? The doctor DEFINITELY never told me this!

SpartyKim · January 2015

The old wive's tale about having sex help induce labor is true. The prostaglandins in the semen can cause contractions. This is why some doctors put women who are at risk for m/c on pelvic rest in the first tri. When I was pg with DD, having sex with DH caused painful cramps/contractions in the first trimester, so he had to wear a condom. It didn't cause any problems in 2nd or 3rd tri though and definitely didn't help me go into labor. DD was born 5 days after my due date.

Here's the WebMD article that talks about prostaglandins: Click here

Dajart4 · January 2015

I was told not to reach my hands above my head because the placenta could get wrapped around the baby's head 10k times.

My doctor told me I was having a boy because I was not extremely nauseous.

MUABride · January 2015

Lol likewise, a family member advised me that my mom also pooped by accident when she had me

TallMomma29 · January 2015

People were constantly guessing I was having a boy based on the OWTs last time (heart rate, chinese calendar, the way I was carrying, I was always craving sour and spicy foods, etc.) and I had a girl. I can't wait to see how many of the OWTs are wrong this time! ;-)

The poop thing is totally real. You will feel like you are about to have the biggest poop of your life, and if you push accordingly you should have that baby out in a few pushes! I think it took about 20 minutes of pushing with DD, but her head was sideways which slowed things down. I also pooped for real while I was pushing so that is the one downside of that great advice. :-S

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