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知识竞答“怀孕篇“ Pregnancy Trivia!

Oct 27, 2025
Bai Wei and Karen dive into quirky pregnancy trivia, discussing everything from cravings to nursery themes. They explore fascinating folklore linking food cravings to baby genders and reveal astounding world records like the heaviest newborn weighing nearly 22 pounds! Animal pregnancy facts take center stage, with revelations about possums, which have the shortest gestation, and the unique role of male seahorses. They also touch on octopuses that die after giving birth and hammerhead sharks capable of virgin births. It's a fun mix of knowledge and laughter!
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ANECDOTE

Pregnancy With Twins And Scheduled C-Section

  • Bai Wei is pregnant with twins and mentions a scheduled C-section on September 12th.
  • She explains twin deliveries often occur two weeks earlier than a 40-week due date.
ANECDOTE

Craving Fried Chicken During Pregnancy

  • Bai Wei craves fried chicken and specifically McDonald's chicken nuggets during pregnancy.
  • Karen confirms this craving and they discuss Chinese vocabulary for cravings.
INSIGHT

Cravings Linked To Baby Gender In Folklore

  • Bai Wei shares a Chinese old wives' tale: sour cravings mean a boy, spicy means a girl.
  • She describes how her mother asked about cravings and got confused by mixed cravings.
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