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No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of housework

  • Written by Leah Ruppanner, Associate Professor in Sociology and Co-Director of The Policy Lab, University of Melbourne
No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of houseworkShutterstock

The idea of women late in pregnancy “nesting”, preparing the home for the arrival of their newborn, is ingrained in popular culture and reinforced by health-care professionals.

We’ve been led to believe women have a biological urge to tidy, clean and prepare the home for their baby, just like mice, rabbits and pigs prep...

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