20 Insane Pieces of Pregnancy & Parenting Advice Moms Received
Being pregnant is a huge responsibility for any woman. Just imagine, almost out of nowhere, being tasked with carrying and caring for a whole new human. Naturally, first-time moms feel the need to read everything ever written about pregnancy and childbirth. They binge on all the latest trends and, as a result, become a nervous wreck. With all the information available, it’s a constant avalanche of seemingly ever-changing facts. The constant question that is ever-present: am I doing the right thing?
Paranoia is a constant companion. As such, many moms are vulnerable and open to advice on how to maneuver pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Insecurities are inevitable. Having a village to lean on proves invaluable.
But asking the village means getting a ton of advice and not all of it is sound. What exactly are the science-backed notions and which are old wives' tales? Even worse, who does one listen to, the OB/GYN with 20 years in practice or the mom who has given birth four times? As obvious a choice as it may seem to the perfectly rational person, it’s a different kettle of fish when raised to believe that mom always knows best.
The truth is, sometimes calling on the village for help isn't the best idea. New moms get a lot of solicited and unsolicited advice, and some of both are totally wild. The things people believe about pregnancy to this day that defy logic and science are astounding.
Since hindsight is 20/20, we asked a few moms to share some of the weirdest and wildest advice they ever received while they were pregnant, and boy is some of it a doozy. Check out some of our favorite responses from these anonymous mamas who truly heard it all during their pregnancies. To all the newly pregnant mamas seeking advice, we can confidently say don't listen to any of this!