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

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Your bump shape cannot reveal the gender of your baby! Luckily, there are reasonable and logical ways to find out! If interested to know whether you are carrying a baby girl or a baby boy, you’d better visit your doctor and satisfy your curiosity!

The shape of your stomach during pregnancy is very simply a reflection of your body’s build and muscle tone!

Bonus

– Touching cats is not recommended: True

Unfortunately, this myth turned out to be true! This way, pregnant women should completely avoid changing the litter box and that’s because cats are found to carry a parasite known as toxoplasmosis in their feces, which they contract by eating small animals that are infected such as mice.

However, if there is no one to change the litter for your cat, then, you should wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and warm water to avoid any risk of contracting the infection. Even better, make sure to keep your cat indoors and feed it with commercial wet or dry food.

No intention to freak you out but toxoplasmosis can cause the development of blindness or mental impairment for the fetus.

– Avoid Exercising During Pregnancy: True

Exercising is a healthy habit that boosts your mood and improves your health. However, when you are pregnant, there are many things to keep in mind. Pregnancy can already make you feel and tired than usual and exercising can make you feel even worse. Unless you are used to regularly hitting the gym!

Still, if you decide to go to the gym, make sure you consult your doctor first, don’t push yourself to the limit, and always listen to your body. Also, try to opt for light exercises such as walking and avoid all types of exercises that can higher your risk of falling.

– Heartburn Means Birthing A Baby With Tons Of Hair: True

After years of wondering, John Hopkins comes to prove that this myth is true! Researchers who have undergone the city expose that there is a direct correlation between the severity and intensity of the heartburn in pregnant women with the baby’s amount of hair. Interesting!