I understand. My mom is also superstitious in some ways. Raw foods definitely have to be avoid. - Bacteria. Too much cooling stuffs will affect baby’s lung in the future. A lot of mummies will avoid it too. Cold drinks, can drink but in moderation. Sewing / hammering/ renovation etc , prolly they have seen mummies back then and went thru hard ship. Must have some reason. That’s why can be quite paranoid and concerned. Some mummies ok with renovation. But not all which I aware of. You can travel, but need gynae approval. Also depends how bad is your morning sickness. Usually gynae won’t recommend travel during 3rd trim only. Enjoy your pregnancy, don’t worry too much. The things you can’t do, let others do it for you 😂😂
It is normal for our mothers to behave this way because they feel what they know and been through was probably the best. It also differs from each mummy's body. Everything in moderation is perfectly fine. If you are tight down due to the older generation superstitious, you might be missing out a lot during this pregnancy. You can sit down and speak to your mum nicely. Yes maybe just avoid those sewing or hammering because you are exerting force so let others do it for you. I've also travelled during my 2nd trimester to Taiwan and went JB to buy baby stuff but my parents were with me thru these trips so they were more assured. Stay happy and try to talk to her/them nicely.
My Husband side family is the same. To me as long as I cleared with gynae and things make logically sense then I will just proceed - explains the reason why they hardly comment on me anymore Cos maybe I don’t really listen >< Most of their restrictions are base on their own assumptions and hearsay. I know it’s frustrating but on positive side, she care a lot for baby too. Hang on there and enjoy ur pregnancy!
I always believe in happy mummy, happy everything. Yes i even had some salmon sashimi, soft boiled eggs n medium well steak. These perhaps good to avoid. But other food honestly just eat what u want that makes u happy. I just went ahead and ate what i wanted in moderation, went overseas twice, helped fixing up stuff in my house etc. Of cos everything turned out well.
My mom has the same behaviour as well... i think they just worried... dont get overwhelmed with it
It’s your baby. Tell her not to get involved too much.
It’s your life, not hers.
Hugs. I am facing similar with you to lesser extent. I won’t argue anymore cause there’s no way to win such argument. I try to take some time apart to cool down after such arguments. Follow as much as possible / want and workaround her restrictions. My parents understandably more cautious cause baby is precious but sometimes feel like they still treat us like kids when restrict us so much.
Ur mom also concern on u. So do it behind her hahahhaha...