The 15 most popular myths about pregnancy (and what you should not believe)

Over time some myths about pregnancy have spread. Years ago, many people could doubt the veracity of these statements, but today science has been in charge of demystifying these phrases

If you are pregnant, do not allow these false beliefs to affect your day to day, that is to say, neither in your state of mind nor in your decision making. In this article we will see that despite the opinions that some people may still have, the falsehood of these myths is unquestionable

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The 15 most popular and widespread myths about pregnancy that you should ignore

Many people have heard about different theories about pregnancy that have little or no truth. Next we are going to see the most popular and widespread myths about pregnancy, which you must absolutely ignore. The veracity of these ideas today is totally ruled out by science.

Myth # 1: "The food you eat influences the appearance of the baby"

Some people believe that eating in one way or another can affect the baby's facial features. Its traits depend only on genetic inheritance.

Myth # 2: "Sleeping on your back hurts the baby"

This statement is false, because it is not as comfortable as sleeping on your side but for short periods it is perfectly possible. Sleeping on the left side is recommended because blood flow to the uterus and placenta is better.

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Myth # 3: "If your mother had a good delivery, you will have it too"

The ease or difficulty of a pregnancy and childbirth depends on many factors (lifestyle of mother, baby size, baby position, mother's attitude), so this statement is false.

Myth # 4: "If there is a full moon it is easier to get pregnant"

This phrase has been said generation after generation, but science has shown that this is not true. There are the same chances of pregnancy whether or not there is a full moon.

Myth # 5: "The best time to travel is early in pregnancy"

It has been shown that during the first trimester the risk of miscarriage is higher. On the other hand, in the second trimester of pregnancy, one usually feels better, and the drowsiness and dizziness stop. The volume of the belly still allows mobility.

Myth # 6: "You can't have sex during pregnancy"

Being pregnant and having sex are not two incompatible things. There is no risk, neither for the mother nor for the baby.

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Myth # 7: "If you have nausea in the morning you will have a baby"

Almost all pregnant women have some degree of nausea in the morning. Mothers who have been nauseated in the morning during pregnancy and who have had girls will attest to the falsehood of this statement.

Myth # 8: "Having heartburn indicates that the baby will have a lot of hair"

Suffering from heartburn is something that is always inconvenient, and it is common during pregnancy. There is no scientific evidence that heartburn indicates anything about baby's hair.

Myth # 9: "Having sex improves childbirth"

That sex induces labor is an idea that is widespread, but there is no scientific basis to show that it is.

Myth # 10: "Dyeing your hair harms the fetus"

The absorption of toxic substances from hair dye is negligible, so warning of dangers to the fetus is non-existent. Another thing is that these products can contain ammonia, which smell can induce some nausea in the mother.

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Myth # 11: "Eating spicy food benefits childbirth"

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that spicy foods help in any way, induce labor or aid in the process.

Myth # 12: "Having a swollen nose indicates that it will be a girl"

That the mother's nose is swollen can be explained by the increase in estrogens, which causes greater blood flow in the mucosa. But there is no relationship between the appearance of the mother and the sex of the baby.

Myth # 13: "Pregnancy leaves the mother emotionally unbalanced"

It is true that hormonal levels fluctuate during pregnancy, and that this can lead to more or less unpredictable reactions from mothers. However, the person does not lose the oremus, she may just be more susceptible to some things during pregnancy.

Myth # 14: "If the cravings are sweet or salty, you can know the sex of the baby"

Whether the mother craves sweet or salty foods has nothing to do with the baby's gender. It has no scientific basis and, indeed, science has shown that this idea has no validity.

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Myth # 15: "If the belly is round, it is a child"

This is another hypothesis about the sex of the baby that is not at all true. There are bellies that are rounder and others are more rounded, but the shape of the mother's tummy will never determine the sex of a baby.