Pregnant woman shares rules for meeting her baby - it's bound to 'upset people'

21 June 2023 , 15:21

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A pregnant woman shared a strict list of rules she has for anyone wanting to visit her baby (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)

A mum-to-be shared a list of rules for anyone who wanted to visit her after the baby is born - but her 'strict' rules left people divided.

Maisie Crompton was expecting her first child when she came up with the list, and she insisted the rules were necessary.

She wanted to make sure her baby was healthy and relaxed, so she made sure everyone know what to do - and importantly what not to do.

From turning up unannounced to kissing the baby, Maisie, an entrepreneur, has banned several things that some people might instinctively do.

She shared the list on TikTok but left her fans divided, as some said that the rules would upset people.

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Maisie, who uploads to TikTok as @maisie_crompton, shared an image of her rules online, and they are as follows.

One - Please don't kiss the baby.

Two - No unannounced visitors, for first few days we want it just to be us.

Three - Don't announce our baby has arrived until we do (on social media or in person)

Four - No photos posted of the baby until we do.

Five - Do not come if you're sick.

Six - Wash your hands before holding them.

The mum had lots of rules (stock image) (Getty Images)

Seven - Do not ask to see the baby if you haven't checked up on me during the pregnancy.

Eight - If our baby cries please hand them back to me or their dad.

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Maisie's video went viral and soon had nearly 300,000 views, alongside hundreds of comments.

One user said: "You would think number one is obvious.. but people still do it! Winds me up so much."

Then another wrote: "I only let immediate family see us for the first two weeks postpartum, was the best decision."

And a third added: "Thankfully most people just do these things. I had a baby in December and everyone just had the respect we deserved so no enforcement needed.

"My family and friends gave us so much space when our babies were born," commented another user. "I was actually bored out of my mind and wanted the help/company."

Then someone wrote: "How will you enforce these rules with family? I feel as though I'm going to upset people."

And Maisie replied: "I honestly think most people will know, will do this as the basic anyway, but we shall see when it comes to it!"

John Bett