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Pregnancy myths really vary from country to country. Most
women follow some of these
folklores due to the tradition
they have ever since. But
then, medicine and technology
have changed the pregnancy
experience of modern women.
The development of medical
testing has helped couples
in determining the gender
of their child. Discussion
here will involve the facts
regarding common pregnancy
myths. Women believe that
standing on your head after
making love can increase the
chances of becoming pregnant.
But according to some experts,
this method has no proof to
help women in getting pregnant.
Though they contend that lying
down after sex for 20 to 30
minutes can increase the chances
of getting pregnant. Another
myth is that, people can determine
the gender of a child through
the shape and height of a
woman's stomach. The famous
belief states that, women
who carries a boy has a low
belly. While women who will
give birth to a girl, has
a high stomach. But this is
a total misconception. Because
the shape and height of a
woman's stomach is determined
by uterine tone, muscle tone
and the baby's position. In
order to know the real gender
of a baby, getting an ultrasound
is very much recommended.
It is also erroneous to say
that there is an association
between the shape of a woman's
face and the gender of a baby.
Pregnant women gain weight
differently during pregnancy
and their skin changes. People
cannot tell that if a woman
has a rosy cheek, is an indication
that she will give birth to
a baby girl. Others also believe
that taking a bath is unsafe
and unhygienic. In contrast
to this popular myth, there
is no clear evidence which
shows that tap water which
enters the vagina can contaminate
the pregnant woman. Actually,
hygiene is very much needed
during pregnancy. Some women
are afraid that if they put
their arms around their head,
the umbilical cord will muffle
the baby. But there is no
definite connection about
this. Because according to
a study conducted, 25 percent
of all babies are born with
their cords around their necks.
Another myth that they believe
is that, women lose a tooth
for every birth that they
have. But with the availability
of supplements and vitamins
nowadays, pregnant women will
be ensure of preserving their
maternal health. If a woman
has a vitamin deficiency in
her diet, calcium may be lost
from the her teeth and bones.
That is why pregnant women
are advised to take at least
1500 mg of calcium everyday,
either from food sources or
supplement. Teeth will really
fall if calcium is deficient
or depleted. During pregnancy,
other women don't begin any
exercise that they are not
already doing prior to pregnancy.
This one has some basis. Because
this will add protection to
the newly pregnant woman from
injury. In starting a pregnancy
exercise, it is really important
to seek the advice of a healthcare
provider. It is advisable
for pregnant women to join
in a prenatal exercise or
much better a yoga class not
only to be physically fit
but also to build a support
group and even future social
network. It is advised that
pregnant women should take
a walk for 30 to 40 minutes
everyday plus a light exercise
session after any physical
activity. With the modern
technology and medicine being
developed today, pregnant
women should not anymore rely
on these myths because there
is no really clear evidence
that these are true. What
is best is that you must have
a regular check-up with your
doctor and ask for further
questions if ever you want
to clarify something. Because
definitely they know best.
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