9 Pregnancy Myths That Turned To Be Wrong ( And 3 That Are Actually True)

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

The truth is, your arms are not connected to the umbilical cord and you can cause no harm to the fetus by moving them above your head. However, if you have any concerns, hesitate not to contact your obstetrician for further reassurance.

#6 – You Need To Eat For Two

You can safely ignore this myth! There is no need to double your portions at every meal. Instead, what’s healthy and recommended for you is to increase the nutritional value of your diet. This way, make sure you eat healthy foods items that are highly packed with powerful nutrients and essential vitamins that your body needs during pregnancy.

#7 – Don’t drink coffee

If you love coffee, you can continue drinking it during pregnancy! However, you should keep in mind that your intake should decrease. This means, when pregnant, you shouldn’t drink more than one cup of coffee a day and that’s because caffeine does cross the placenta and if you as an adult can process coffee, a fetus is not!

Also, don’t forget that coffee is a stimulant and can lead to a significant increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and can also cause dehydration. That’s not everything as caffeine can also influence the activity level of the fetus in the womb and even their sleep cycle.

#8 – Eating Lunch Is Not Allowed

Well, that’s a valid concern! Pregnant women should avoid consuming lunch meat that includes meat, hot dogs, and soft cheeses and that’ because there is a big risk that she can contract listeria.

The latter is a bacteria that thrive in cold temperatures and can cause serious issues such as miscarriage, disabilities of the baby, and newborn death, while the mother might develop no symptoms at all or just undergo some flu-like symptoms.

The best thing to do to avoid the infection is to heat or steam the meat before consumption to avoid any risk of getting the infection and passing it to the fetus.

#9 – The Belly Shape Can Indicate The Baby’s Gender