Genuine mindfulness or unrealistic expectations? Online debate erupts

What began as small, well-intentioned gestures — an expectant mother preparing meals for her husband or a parent handing out small gifts to fellow passengers on a plane — came under scrutiny after going viral online. The controversy began when a full-term pregnant YouTuber uploaded a video of herself preparing meals in advance for her husband. The footage shows her portioning vegetables and meat dishes so he would have food ready while she was in the hospital. Criticism mounted as the video spread online. One commenter said, "In a climate where pregnant women already struggle to receive adequate consideration, videos like this reinforce the notion that women are expected to take care of their husbands even late in pregnancy." Another argued that the YouTuber should have more carefully considered the weight of her online influence. Others echoed the criticism. One user wrote, “When a creator with such influence chooses to widely share content like this, the implications go beyond an individual’s pastime,” adding that “it can become a benchmark that pressures women into certai