A Hilarious Collection Of The Craziest Online Advice Ever Given To A Pregnant Woman.

#1 Don’t Cut Your Hair

Pregnancy hormones will usually cause your hair to grow thicker and shinier. While growing out long, luminous hair would make most women jealous, pregnant women are often tempted to cut their hair off around the third trimester. One of the most popular pieces of advice given to pregnant women is to avoid cutting their hair until after the baby is born.

According to grandmothers, cutting your hair inhibits your life force leaving you susceptible to sickness and other problems. Even though this advice derives from the story of Samson in the bible, it is totally unfounded.

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It is completely safe to cut your hair during pregnancy. Just remember, before rushing to get it all cut off, that your fabulous mom hair does not last forever. Many women will experience postpartum hair loss because of fluctuating hormones, so you might want to hang on to it while you can.

#3 Indulge Your Cravings To Prevent Birthmarks

This sounds like some advice one could really get in to. Craving ice cream? Eat it. Craving pizza? Eat it. Treat yourself, but according to some that not indulging in your cravings will cause birthmarks on your baby shaped like the items you are craving. Do you really want your kiddo to have a pizza slice shaped birthmark?

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No mother wants to even think of the food they are craving becoming birthmarks in those shapes on their perfect little babies. Could you imagine birthmarks shaped like pickles and ice cream? It is a good thing that there is no truth behind this at all.

#5 Eat More Bananas if You Want a Boy

Has anyone ever told you to eat bananas in order for your baby to be born a boy? You won't believe that this actually has some truth to it. According to an Oxford study, high levels of potassium along with high levels of sodium are associated with having a boy.

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Since most cereals are fortified with potassium and other nutrients, a bowlful of your fav cereal may also increase your odds of having a boy. On the contrary side, the myth of drinking more milk to increase the chance of having a girl is completely unfounded. We suggest cutting back on your cereal and banana intake instead.

#7 A Full Moon Brings on Labor

It is a scientific fact that the moon influences the ocean tides, but can it influence labor? According to superstition, there is a noticeable increase in births during a full moon. The superstition also engulfs the medical field in general. First responders will swear that they get more calls during a full moon...E.R. staff also collaborate this story.

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According to Duke University scientists, though, there is no correlation between the full moon and labor. However, changes in barometric pressure can cause women to go into labor. So if you see thunderstorms in the forecast, it might be wise to pack your hospital bag just in case.

#9 Toughen Up Your Tatas

Some of the most common advice given is to toughen up your breasts in order to prepare to breastfeed. Some women have been told to use steel wool in order to toughen up the nipples.

DO NOT do this! Breasts are made for breastfeeding. There is no need to toughen them up.

#10 Don’t Rub Your Belly or You’ll Spoil the Baby

By your last trimester, you not only find that you can balance a lot of objects on top of your bump, but you will also catch yourself rubbing your belly unconsciously.

According to the old wives tale, doing so will spoil the baby.

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Research does not show that babies become spoiled from belly rubbing. Scientists have, however, proven that babies will respond to a mother's touch more often than just the sound of her voice in the womb.

Most doctors will agree that you can rub your belly as much as you desire. Not only does the baby love it, it also helps them recognize who you are once they are out of the womb.

#12 Do a Cleanse Before Your Due Date

This advice come from searching "how to avoid pooping during labor." It happens to be one of the most googled phrases that relate to pregnancy. From this, many women have been advised to use an enema or another form of natural cleanse to reduce the risk of embarrassment.

According to doctors, though, there is nothing you can really do about it. There is no need to be embarrassed as it happens to most women during labor. Plus, you will be so focused on pushing out that bundle of joy that you will hardly notice if it happens and those super-pro nurses are quick and quiet about cleaning the evidence.

#13 Don’t Lift Your Hands Above Your Head

Pregnant women are often treated like delicate little flowers during their pregnancy. Women are often advised to not lift their arms up over their head in order to prevent the umbilical cord to wrap around the baby's neck.

But, what about that box of cookies you hid on the top shelf?

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Fortunately, there is no proven truth behind this piece of advice. Issues with the umbilical cord are because of fetal movement not the movements of the mother.

#15 Stuff Your Bra With Cabbage

Technically, this is postpartum advice, but it is super strange. Putting cabbage leaves in your bra when breastfeeding is supposed to help keep engorgement down. The leaves can be used chilled or at room temperature.

The funny thing about this super strange advice is that it is actually true. Cabbage leaves are perfect for absorbing fluids. If this strange piece of advice is just too much weirdness for you, cold compresses and moist heat will also do the trick.