20 Craziest Bits of Pregnancy Advice Moms Have Ever Heard
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Once you're pregnant, everyone (even total strangers) feels it's their duty to pass along some sage advice ... only problem is, their advice is often nuts! As proof, check out some of the craziest pregnancy advice moms have ever heard — from what to wear to how to pee, where to have sex, and far more that will leave you scratching your head.
We asked moms for the kookiest bits of advice they got from family, friends, and even strangers who just happened to notice that bump they were carrying around. We're pretty positive that none of this has any bearing on your pregnancy ... but at least you'll know what people might say!
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But Babies Don't Drown!
"Don't take a bath. You will drown the baby."
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Flip a Breech How?!
"Have sex doggy style to flip a breech baby."
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More Bad News for the Beach
"I was told to cover up on the beach, because if you got sun on your stomach, it would blind the baby."
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Armed and Dangerous?
"Don't raise your arms above your head; it will cause the baby to flip and get the cord wrapped around his neck."
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Back In My Day...
"I was told by my 88-year-old grandma that pregnant women should only have sex in the butt to help keep things moving back there. For the record, I didn't follow her advice!"
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