Pregnancy myths people still believe
Pregnant women shouldn’t take long hot baths: -Between 2000-2007, some 6,000 women participated in the National Birth Defects Prevention Study.
Cats can be harmful for pregnant women: -Okay, cats that consume raw meat may pose a threat to you and your baby’s health.
A full moon induces labor: -The moon does have an impact on a lot of things on our planet, but pregnancy is not one of them.
Pregnant women glow: -We’ve all heard about that pregnancy glow.
Caffeine is bad for the baby: -Many women consume caffeine, either through tea, coffee, or other beverages.
Dying your hair is dangerous: -Many women believe that dying or bleaching their hair can be harmful for the fetus.
Heartburn during pregnancy means that the baby will have a lot of hair: -This is yet another old wives' tale about pregnancy, right? Well, not so fast.
Pregnant women should eat for two: -Women will gain weight during pregnancy, but obesity can be prejudicial for the fetus.
Spicy food induces labor: -When was the last time you saw an obstetrician-gynecologist giving chilies to a woman to help induce labor? Exactly.
Sex hurts the baby: -Barring any medical exceptions, it’s perfectly safe to have sex while pregnant.