Turns out pregnancy dreams are wild — and weirdly detailed.
Pregnancy is full of beautiful changes: a growing bump, glowing skin (okay, sweat), a deeper connection with your baby… and dreams so bizarre they make your 3AM self question reality.
Welcome to the second trimester, where your hormones are throwing a nightly rave in your brain and the dreams? They’re not just weird — they’re Oscar-worthy weird. We’re talking giving birth to a cat, hooking up with your high school lab partner (ew), or having full-blown conversations with your unborn baby who now speaks fluent Italian for some reason.
But fear not. These dreams are 100% normal. In fact, they’re one of the most bizarrely bonding parts of pregnancy. And just to make you feel extra seen, we’ve rounded up the top weird AF dreams pregnant women report during their second trimester — and what your subconscious might (or might not) be trying to say.
“Pregnancy dreams: where logic dies and your ex shows up riding a goat.”
1. The “I Forgot the Baby” Dream
You’re out at brunch. The sun is shining. You’re sipping a virgin mojito and telling a friend how ready you are to be a mum… and then BAM. You realise you left the baby somewhere. Maybe at the café. Maybe in the glove box. Maybe floating in a giant balloon. You panic. You wake up sweating.
What it means: Welcome to the anxiety party! This dream is your brain’s way of processing the very real pressure of becoming responsible for another human. It’s basically your subconscious whispering, “Hey, don’t forget you’re about to be someone’s entire world.”
2. The “My Partner Is Cheating with a Mermaid” Dream
It’s nighttime. You’re walking on the beach. You see your partner… canoodling with a mermaid. Or your ex. Or someone from that show you watched once three years ago. You wake up FUMING, glare at your partner while they sleep, and spend the next day i
What it means: Insecurity, hormonal surges, and the fact that your body is changing faster than your wardrobe can keep up. It’s not about actual trust issues — it’s your subconscious working through big feelings about your identity, desirability, and shifting roles.
“Hormones don’t need evidence. They just need drama.”
3. The “I Gave Birth to Something Wild” Dream
In this classic, you’re in labour — and out pops a kitten. Or a loaf of sourdough. Or a fully grown toddler with a full beard. You wake up both disturbed and weirdly curious.
What it means: You’re mentally prepping for birth — and your brain is filling in the blanks with whatever it finds entertaining. This dream often pops up when you’re feeling unsure about what to expect (which, let’s be honest, is all of us).
- Realistic? No.
- Deeply symbolic? Maybe.
- Hilarious to recount at your next antenatal class? Absolutely.
4. The “Talking Baby” Dream
Your unborn baby is suddenly chatting away, telling you about their day, giving name suggestions, or critiquing your playlist. Sometimes they’re weirdly wise. Sometimes they have an accent. Either way, it’s both freaky and kind of magical.
What it means: This one’s about bonding. You’re starting to feel more connected, more maternal, more curious. Your baby’s personality is starting to come alive in your imagination. It’s sweet. Weird. And sweet again.
5. The “Surprise Twins/Triplets/Octuplets” Dream
Plot twist: you go into labour and the doctor pulls out… not one, but two, three, or eight babies. You wake up checking your belly for roommates. You might even book another ultrasound “just to be sure.”
What it means:
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> It’s the ultimate anxiety dream about whether you can handle this. Totally natural. You’re stepping into a huge role, and your brain’s just throwing a little what-if tantrum.
6. The “Exes Everywhere” Dream
Suddenly, every ex you’ve ever had is showing up. At your house. In your dreams. Holding your baby. Singing karaoke. WHY?
What it means: Pregnancy stirs up alllll the past feelings. It’s like your brain is Marie Kondo-ing your emotional storage unit. Doesn’t mean you miss them — it just means you’re evolving and your subconscious is processing the old before fully stepping into the new.
“No, dream-brain, I do NOT want to name the baby after my ex.”
7. The “Animal Symbolism Overload” Dream
You’re riding a horse through a field of lavender. A wolf guides you to a cave. A dolphin whispers parenting advice. You wake up feeling oddly empowered. Or confused. Or both.
What it means: Symbolic dreams are big in pregnancy. Animals often represent instincts, intuition, and protection. It’s woo-woo and wild, and you don’t have to understand it for it to be meaningful (or meme-worthy).
8. The “Losing Teeth or Hair” Dream
This one’s not fun. You look in the mirror — and your teeth start falling out. Or your hair is coming out in chunks. You wake up in a cold sweat and immediately check your reflection.
What it means: This dream is all about control. Your body’s changing fast, and sometimes your brain gets scared y
So what do you DO about these weird dreams?
You embrace them, babe. You write them down. You laugh at them. You bring them to brunch like battle stories. And when you’re up at 2AM wondering what it means that you dreamed about breastfeeding a koala? You throw on your Emamaco maternity leggings, make a hot chocolate, and remind yourself: this is all part of the ride.
And yes — those dreams are going to make excellent stories when your baby is a teenager and you’re telling them about the time they showed up in your dream as a tap-dancing mushroom.
✨ Need something real to ground you after your dream-baby flew away on a unicorn? Slide into Emamaco maternity wear — leggings, shorts and crops so comfy, they’ll make you feel safe in any dreamscape (or dream-related breakdown).
Sleep sweet, dream weird, and keep one foot in reality — preferably in Emamaco 💅
—The Emamaco Dream Interpretation Hotline (not certified)