Bad Pregnancy Advice Carrie Underwood May Get But Should Avoid

Once a woman gets pregnant, weird things happens to her body (expected things, but still weird like food cravings, headaches for no apparent reason and morning sickness), but even weirder things happen to the people around her. Suddenly, every aspect of her being (what she eats, how she sleeps, what she wears, etc.) is open to discussion and advice comes out of the woodwork! Some of it is good ...

• Get enough sleep
• Eat healthy
• Exercise regularly
• Take extra care of your teeth and skin

Some of it is not just bad, it's ridiculously awful! These are the top bad tips that Carrie Underwood may hear but should avoid ...

• Completely boycott fish - Women are sometimes told that fish is bad due to the mercury levels (which can harm the baby). According to Dr. Phil, small white fish are not just OK, they're good for both mom and baby. "Fish oil contains helpful Omega 3 fats, which actually enhance the development of the baby's brain, improve the baby's IQ, make the baby a better sleeper after birth, prevent premature contractions and premature labor, prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy, and act as an anti-inflammatory that prevent infection."

• Do not touch a cat! - While changing kitty litter when pregnant is a no-no due to the risk of toxoplasmosis, petting, feeding or loving on a cat is perfectly safe.

• Don't raise your arms above your head - An old wives-tale says that if a pregnant woman raises her arms above her head, the umbilical cord can get wrapped around the baby's neck. Totally untrue!

• Hot showers or baths are out - While plenty of people swear that hot showers or baths can hurt the baby because it raises the body temperature too much, health experts say that as long as pregnant women avoid hot tubs or saunas that raise the body temp above 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius), they'll be fine.

• Take salt off of the table because you can't have any - Wrong! Everyone needs some salt in their diet. The best advice is to use salt in moderation. Only restrict your salt intake if you are told to do so by your doctor or midwife.