Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Anonymous: Funny Pregnancy

March 20, 2026

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  • A caller named Mackenzie shared a mortifying story about discovering she had developed two functional, lactating accessory nipples (polymastia) in her armpits during her second pregnancy in 2020. 
  • Another caller, Aisha, recounted giving birth to her third child in the emergency room hallway after her husband delayed leaving due to taking a shower and then parking the truck, following a false alarm about needing an ambulance. 
  • The episode highlights the unpredictable and often unglamorous realities of pregnancy, ranging from severe nausea differences based on fetal sex to unexpected physical manifestations and chaotic delivery scenarios. 

Segments

Armchair Anonymous Introduction
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The Armchair Anonymous segment of the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast features listeners sharing funny pregnancy stories.
  • Summary: The episode opens by welcoming listeners to Armchair Anonymous, where Dax Shepard and Lily Padman introduce the theme of funny pregnancy stories submitted by ‘Armcherries.’ The segment is sponsored by Square, a platform offering all-in-one business solutions.
Extra Nipple Discovery
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(00:05:33)
  • Key Takeaway: A caller discovered she had developed two functional, lactating accessory nipples (polymastia) in her armpits during her second pregnancy in 2020.
  • Summary: During a stressful 2020 pregnancy, the caller found lumps under her arms, which a doctor confirmed were extra nipples that were actively lactating when squeezed. A breast specialist later informed her that accessory nipples can appear anywhere and that she was lucky it was only in her armpit, though she is considering surgical removal.
Pregnancy Announcement Diarrhea
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(00:15:31)
  • Key Takeaway: A caller experienced explosive diarrhea immediately upon confirming her pregnancy with her husband in their small apartment bathroom.
  • Summary: The caller, planning a grand reveal, impulsively tested for pregnancy with her husband present in their cramped bathroom; upon seeing the positive result, she was overcome with shock and had an immediate, intense bowel movement while still seated on the toilet.
Preterm Labor and Hospital Birth
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(00:34:08)
  • Key Takeaway: A woman who took castor oil to induce labor ended up giving birth to her third child in the hospital hallway after her husband delayed leaving to take a shower and park the truck.
  • Summary: After taking castor oil, the caller experienced intense contractions and the urge to defecate, only to realize the baby’s head was crowning while still in the car 10 minutes from the hospital. She abandoned her husband in the parking lot to find medical help, ultimately delivering the baby in the hallway while still partially clothed.