Turns out that’s an unlikely scenario.

There is a good chance that you’ll fall during your pregnancy because you’re off balance, and there’s a fair amount of time when you can’t see the ground or your feet.

It looks like the worst part about falling is you can’t just pop up and do that I-can’t-believe-I-did-that look then move on. Odds are you’ll be an overturned turtle with a horrified audience asking if you’re okay (they may even call you soap opera names, so don’t be alarmed).

That said, your baby is pretty cushioned in there, so your average spill shouldn’t do anything except embarrass you (again, all preparation for having a child). Not until you get into the major wipeouts or if weird stuff (like spotting or cramping) should there be any cause for alarm, but feel free to double-check with a medical practitioner.

Just be sure to always wear clean underwear so when you’ve missed the curb in a busy intersection and your moo moo flies up over your head people won’t whisper “Ew, Sienna’s wearing ratty underpants”.

Also, check out: 12 Things TV Gets Hilariously Wrong About Pregnancy and Babies

Amy Morrison is the founder of Pregnant Chicken, a no-BS pregnancy and parenting site she started in 2010 after getting fed up with patronizing baby advice. A former ad agency creative director and mom of two boys, she's been serving up honest, funny guidance to parents-to-be ever since.

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