9 Bizarre (But Common) Pregnancy Dreams, And What They Really Mean

1. Forgetting Where You Put Your Baby: It's not a premonition of your mothering abilities—just a way for your brain to work through anxiety and fear.

2. Birthing a Critter: Cuddly creatures can appear as a stand-in for baby to give you a dream dress rehearsal of labor and birth.

3. Mommy to a Monster: Baby aliens or monsters are a manifestation of natural fear of your new role as mom.

4. Teeth Falling Out: Crumbling teeth can mean you feel like you're losing control. The culprit: stress about how baby will change your life.

5. Out and Back in Again: Dreaming you can take baby out and check that all is well is common for women with high-risk pregnancies or a history og pregnancy loss.

6. Connecting With Water: Standing or swimming in the ocean can mean you're connecting with baby, who's living in the water of your womb.

7. Cheating Partners: Dreaming that your partner is unfaithful is usually a sign you're feeling vulnerable and insecure.

8. Sexy Eyes: A reappearing lover could signal ambivalence about your new role—you may be romanticizing a carefree past.

9. Celebrity Schmoozing: You're going to be a superstar in baby's eyes—so celebrity dreams help your mind prep for your most important role yet.