Whilst they may be incorrect, they can be fun\u2026 think \u201ceating for two\u201d, that pregnancy myth often employed to indulge during pregnancy.\u00a0 As many of them are related to the sex of your baby, you have to consider that they might be right half the time, which probably explains their enduring popularity.<\/p>\n
Please read our rundown of old wives\u2019 tales and pregnancy myths to learn the truth.
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There are dozens of ways that you can supposedly predict your baby\u2019s gender, including:<\/p>\n
Now sometimes, the tale and the truth do collide. Maybe your baby girl did cause you some extreme nausea, or you slept on your left side the whole time, accommodating your baby boy. Yet, the only way to get a definitive answer on the gender is to wait until they are born (if you so choose) or find out at one of your ultrasound scans from around Week 20.
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You cannot travel while pregnant. Not at all. You must stay put and be bored.<\/p>\n
We are joking, but some out there will tell you that you shouldn\u2019t travel, especially fly, during your pregnancy.<\/p>\n
If in doubt, read the NHS advice for travelling during pregnancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n There are some risks during your final weeks of pregnancy, and some airlines will either ask for a doctor\u2019s note saying you are safe to fly or stop you from flying for your safety. Don\u2019t let people fool you with these pregnancy myths. You are not eating for two and you absolutely cannot get away with a little sip of alcohol. There are folk out there who will tell you otherwise but listen to the health care professionals, not the lady down the road.<\/p>\n The idea of eating for two or allowing yourself to gain a lot of weight while pregnant is silly.<\/p>\n You will and should gain a little weight while pregnant but there is a healthy limit. You only need to eat about 200 more calories per day for your little one. Fruits, veggies, protein, and any supplements that are recommended by your doctor or midwife can all contribute to a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n You may also get people telling you not to exercise. This too is not true. Sure, you may need to slow down a bit so anything overly physical isn\u2019t recommended but gentle movements, yoga and swimming can all help you to keep fit. Strange cravings are normal. No \u2013 <\/span>pregnancy cravings<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are<\/em> normal but only for edible things. Some women don\u2019t get any cravings at all.<\/span><\/p>\n Craving something inedible like dirt or chalk could be a symptom of something called pica (an eating disorder in which a person eats things not usually considered food) which in turn could indicate a deficiency in a certain mineral or vitamin.<\/p>\n Equally, if your diet is impacted because you now find some of your favourite foods repulsive, seek advice on how to handle this.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H2: Morning Sickness” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n The name is a lie \u2013 morning sickness isn\u2019t just a morning thing. It is more common during the morning, but nausea is just a common problem associated with pregnancy. It can happen at any time during the day, and it is not normally a cause for concern, although it may feel unpleasant!\u00a0 If you are suffering, read our tips for dealing with morning sickness.<\/a> Most evidence for this is anecdotal. A 2006 study by the University of Utah<\/a> concluded that it was not likely a baby\u2019s hair itself would not cause heartburn, however, the hormones associated with pregnancy might.<\/p>\n There is some evidence that these hormones cause the lower oesophageal sphincter \u2013 the muscle between your throat and stomach that stops food travelling back up \u2013 to relax, causing heartburn. Not true, although they have been known to have other effects \u2018down there\u2019. Spicy food can irritate the intestine, and it may even irritate the uterus, which in some cases could cause small contractions \u2013 but there is no evidence that it brings on labour, says Science Focus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other food and drinks that claim to help bring on labour are pineapples, raspberry leaf tea and aubergine. Again, there is no scientifically proven way to induce labour in these ways so you\u2019re best just waiting for it to occur naturally.<\/p>\n We hope you have enjoyed this pregnancy myth busting read. Remember, if in doubt, always seek the advice of a medical professional. Find out more about cord blood banking by downloading a Welcome Pack now.<\/p>\n\n <\/p> \n
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