Pregnancy Myths (Part 4)

Good morning everyone. I just finished our laundry and I feel sleepy now but I would like to continue first with my entries on pregnancy myths. I had been busy with my paid posts so i know i owe my readers to finish this category.

Pregnancy Myth #9 --Having sexual intercourse can lead to premature labor
Medical experts day that prostaglandin in semen plus the contractions of sex can induce labor, but will not do so in a normal pregnancy. Only a few high risk pregnancies can be affected. Still when in doubt, it is best to get clarification from your doctor.

Pregnancy Myth #10 --Do not get a facial or steam in pregnancy
A pregnant woman cam continue treating herself to her usual facials, but medical experts say be aware that any new3 kind of facial may introduce skin allergies that may ultimately require oral medications in treatment. In addition, there is no harm in taking steam on the face.

Pregnancy Myth#11 -- Watch your fish intake
Experts say that pregnant women should not eat more than two servings of fich per week in order to protect developing babies from high level of brain damaging mercury. Avoid eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or golden or white snapper as they contain high level of mercury. Instead, opt for fish low in mercury such as shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock and catfish.

Pregnancy Myth #12 -- Delivery is hereditary (if Mum had a normal delivery, so will you)
This is not necessarily tru. The kind of delivery you have depends entirely on your body type, the position of your baby, and your state of health.

Pregnancy Myth #13 -- Sleeping on your left side
Medical experts say that sleeping on your left side speed ups nutrients to the baby, whereas sleeping on your back puts too much pressure on the vena cava. This is important to watch for, especially in the latter part of pregnancy when the baby's weight increases.

And that is all for my entries on this category. Thank you all for your interest. I hope I was able to enlighten some of your concerns in your pregnancy. I have to go now, because my baby inside me is kicking. He must be hungry because we only ate 2 slices of pineapple this morning and a slice of brown bread. I have to feed him first, before i can have my nap.Otherwise, he won't let me sleep hiihi. Ciao!!

Pregnancy Myths (Part 3)

I feel sleepy now. For the past two days, I sleep until 12 noon hihi. That is why my blog babies had been very quiet. Anyway, i am back on my feet again so we continue with my entries on pregnancy myths.

Pregnancy myth #6 -- You cannot dye your hair in pregnancy
Medical experts say there is no data available to support the harmful effects of hair dye. Accordingly, very little dye reaches the scalp, if there is any at all.

Pregnancy myth #7 -- Eating nuts and saffron is good for intelligence and the complexion of the baby, respectively
Nuts are definitely good for pregnant women due to their high vitamin and calorific content. However, their role in helping to produce a baby that is smarter or more intelligent has not been proven scientifically says medical experts. In addition, skin color is dependent on parental genes and familial tendencies.

Pregnancy myth #8 -- Do not drink coffee unless it is with milk
Most studies show no problems with two or three cups of coffee a day., though large amounts can lead to low birth weight babies. Also there are minimal harmful effects from the use of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame found in diet soda. Like everything else, moderation is best.

That is a relief to know because though i am not a coffee person, i do indulge on drinking coke maybe once a week because i feel very warm and thirsty. It's like only a soda can quench the thirst hihi.

Have to take my nap now. Ciao!!

Pregnancy Myths

Good evening everyone. I met a new friend today. She lives in the next villa and she is also pregnant like me. She is only on her 8 weeks and she asked advise on prenatal vitamins, food cravings, hospitals, and ob-gyn. I patiently answered all her queries and it felt funny hearing myself so comfortable talking about pregnancy and motherhood! Last year, it never occurred to me that i will be pregnant one day hihi.

Anyway, the incident reminded me to continue with my posts on pregnancy myths. So am listing here another three...

Pregnancy myth #3 --Your food craving will help you figure out the sex of the baby.
I was once told that if i do not crave for cheese, the baby will most likely be a boy. I don't know how much truth is in there but i really did not crave for anything cheesy on my first tri-sem (like i said in my previous entry). When i had my ultrasound on the 5th month, the ob-gyn said i am carrying a baby boy. I had my ultra sound again last month, and we were told again that we are definitely having a baby boy. According to medical experts, neither any food craving nor any shape or size of the tummy will help a pregnant woman figure out the sex of the baby. With the availability of the ultrasounds, there really is no need for suspense.

Pregnancy myth #4 -- Do not eat pineapple and papaya in pregnancy
Normal consumption of ripe papaya poses no significant danger. However, medical experts say that unripe and semi ripe papaya (which can cause marked uterine contractions) can be unsafe in pregnancy. Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, but in a minute quantity; a person would have to consume at least seven pineapples to have any effects. The most likely effect of eating a large amount is bowel stimulation, which can kick start the uterine action, similar to the way castor oil can.

Pregnancy myth #5 --You cannot take any medication in pregnancy
We are always adviced not to pop any pill without first consulting our doctor. There is no need to suffer great pain (like you will experience in your dental appointment) by completely avoiding medication. There are many medications that are safe in pregnancy; when in doubt, ask your doctor.

For those who missed the previous entry, you can look on the category on my sidebar and click on pregnancy myths. Thank you very much for visiting and good night!!

Pregnancy Myths

When I first broke out the news of my pregnancy, i was bombarded with advice ranging from eating peanuts to produce an intelligent baby to sleeping on the left side to hereditary delivery. I guess pregnancy is rife with old wives' tales that had been passed down to generations.

Starting today, I will share you the entertaining pregnancy myths I have encountered and some clippings on what expert obstetricians and gynaecologists has to say regarding these. Let's see if any of them are at least partially true.

Pregnancy Myth #1 -- Do not eat cheese while pregnant
I do not know if hearing this myth had an effect on me but during my first tri-sem, i really did not like to eat cheese. I've always loved pasta with loads of parmesan cheese, but suddenly i just had no appetite for it. Medical experts say that cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, and cottage cheese are perfectly safe. But definitely stay away from eating soft and semi-soft cheeses as they may contain bacteria called listeria that has been associated with miscarriage or preterm labor. Examples of soft cheeses include Brie and Feta.

Pregnancy Myth #2 --Do not bend down in pregnancy
There is definitely no harm caused to the baby by bending down, advised the experts. But they definitely recommend bending the knees and lowering the torso than straight bending down on the backbone level.

These is all for today because i am hungry again and i was munching an apple 20 minutes ago!hihi. I will continue to share more on my succeeding entries so do come back. Have a happy Thursday!