Having carried a small human inside me, I heard my

fair share of the odd things people say to or tell pregnant women to do.

There are a billion myths floating around, some

reflective of our world view and superstitions while others just lack rationale

and reason but may certainly give you a good belly laugh.

Read the list below and share any we may have missed:

1. Two or more pregnant women should not walk together

as the last one to give birth will be in a world of pain.

2. If you are pregnant and crave a particular food but

don’t get it, scratching your skin will give the child a ‘mark’ usually shaped

just like the food you had craved.

3. Do not peep into a bottle or keyhole because your

child will be born with a squinty eye.

4. Avoid having sex late into your pregnancy as the

penis will poke the baby in the eye and give it ‘pink eye’.

5.  A lizard

jumping on you is an indicator that you are pregnant.

6.  If you have

heartburn during pregnancy it’s because the baby has a lot of hair on its head.

7. If you sit with your legs crossed, delivery will be

difficult.

8.  If you start

experiencing boils under your armpit, you are pregnant.

9. If a toddler lifts up your dress, you are also

pregnant.

10. Stay away from needle and thread when you

pregnant, the baby may get tied up in its umbilical cord.

11.  Do not

hate, hold a grudge or malice anyone. Your child could come out resembling that

person.

12. Avoiding sleeping a lot during pregnancy, your

baby will be lazy.