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"Don’t have a C-section, or you won’t love your baby!" – The harshest unsolicited pregnancy advice

Szőke Angéla4 min read
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"Don’t have a C-section, or you won’t love your baby!" – The harshest unsolicited pregnancy advice — Family
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C-sections are a no-go

Eat for two

Hit back if baby kicks

Smoke to avoid gaining weight

Don’t cross your legs

Don’t raise your arms above your head

Don’t drink hot tea

Drink cod liver oil vodka cocktails

Choose epidural

Don’t gain more than 11 pounds (5 kg)

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