that is too tacky op..I would definitely ignore that request. And maybe the mom-to-be has no idea the hostess was asking people to do that.

People just lack manners and common sense these days.

I know someone who called a party hostess (a day before the party) and asked, could she bring anything like extra ice or drinks or whatever.. other lady said without missing a beat- we didn't get a cake yet, so yeah bring a cake. don't care what flavor. just big enough to feed 25 people. omg who asks a guest to bring a birthday cake to a birthday party!

I also once had a coworker (who was smart and a capable worker, but had very little common sense and maturity) get promoted. She sent out a mass email to dozens of people at the company including upper management inviting everyone to a 'drag queen party..pay for all your own food and booze' to congratulate herself.

People are crazy sometimes you just have to laugh