13 Myths related to pregnancy

Welcome here, congratulations to you mom-to-be. I hope you are pregnant as you are in search of myths related to pregnancy. When you are pregnant you will receive a lot of advice related to your pregnancy from your relatives and friends. Speaking about your baby’s hair, gender, and etc based on old stories feels fun but it may confuse you whether to follow those or not. Following few myths may be harmful, come on let us know, and understand the myths related to pregnancy.

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1) Eat twice as much as you eat.

Pregnant women needs to eat twice as much as they eat regularly but it is a absolute myth because you will need only 200 calories extra when you are pregnant. However, gradual increase in calories is advisable. Excess weight gain may increase the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Always try to eat healthy.

2) Belly shape reveals baby's gender.

Belly shape reveals baby’s gender is a total myth. However, there is no scientific evidence that belly shape will reveal your baby’s gender.

3) Baby's heart rate reveals baby's gender.

Your baby’s heart rate depends only on the movement of the baby in the womb. If the heart rate is around 160 it is just because the baby movement is more at that time and if it is around 120 the baby is sleeping. So the baby’s heart rate reveals the baby’s gender is a absolute myth.

4) Exercising during pregnancy will affects the baby

Exercise during pregnancy will affect the baby in the womb is a myth that is told since long time but the fact is usually doctors advice to practice exercise. The baby is floating in the pool of water so if you exercise it is not going to affect your baby. The only thing you need to consider is if you have not done exercise any time before it is recommended that you start exercise with the help of a trainer.

5) Having sex during pregnancy will affect the baby.

Your baby is floating in a pool of water which is surrounded by a thick uterus which means that when you have sex it is not going to affect your baby. You should avoid sex if your doctor advises you to do so and if you have any health complications. So sex will affect the baby is also a complete myth.

6) Pregnant women should not sleep on their back.

You can sleep on any of your side or even you can sleep flat on your back when you are pregnant. Unless and until you are comfortable position of sleep is not a big deal. Yes, you may feel little uncomfortable when you sleep on back after trimester as your belly also grows with your baby. Hence pregnant women should not sleep on their back is a myth.

7) Vaginal delivery is not possible after a cesarean delivery.

Vaginal delivery is not possible after a cesarean delivery is a complete myth. In reality, vaginal delivery is possible. I can give myself as the best example as I myself had a vaginal delivery after a cesarean delivery. However, for this you should have a normal pregnancy with no other potential risks where doctors would recommend for cesarean to keep you and your baby safe. Or the above statement will go true if you choose to have a cesarean delivery.

8) Hot water bath is harmful.

You can take warm water bath it is absolutely fine but when you take hot water bath it may increase your body temperature and may lead to dehydration. Usually, when you are pregnant you may feel your body is little warmer than usual. So most of them would not recommend hot water bath but that does not mean if you have a hot water bath it will affect your baby.

9) Eating peanuts will make new born allergic to it.

Peanuts has the good source of nutrients. There is no evidence that eating peanuts can make your baby allergic to peanuts. You are supposed to avoid peanuts only if you are allergic to that or your doctor has advised to do so.

10) Creams can help curing stretch marks.

There is no evidence that creams will cure the stretch marks you get after pregnancy. However, these stretch marks usually fades away as the time goes.

11) Morning sickness occurs only in the morning.

Morning sickness occurs only in the morning is a myth. However, morning sickness can occur anytime in the day. It is named as morning sickness as usually when you wake up early in the morning your stomach will be empty and the acid levels will be high which may lead to vomiting. Hence, it doesn’t mean that morning sickness will occur only in the morning.

12) Heartburn means your baby has lots of hair.

When your baby grows your stomach shrinks and the acidic content in the stomach moves towards your mouth upward which leads to heartburn. So heartburn is not connected to your baby’s hair. Your baby’s hair growth depends on the genetics.

13) Pregnant women should avoid spicy food.

You might have always heard that you should not eat spicy food when you are pregnant it may lead to miscarriages or it may even induce labor during your last trimester. However, eating spicy food will only lead to a heartburn which is common during pregnancy.