Pregnancy Mthys. Women Health Specialist. More power to you that you are among the luckiest pregnant. It is time to overload information from your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Pregnancy can be both thrilling and nerve-racking time. A ton of information regarding the dos and don'ts of pregnancy makes the lady more tense and nervous about this beautiful pregnancy journey. What food to eat, and what activities to do or avoid to ensure the mother's safety and developing bubble. But don't worry, let's encounter it, as you are at the right place to de-stress about your pregnancy. Let's break the myths together about pregnancy to make you feel calm and hushed.

There are many myths regarding pregnancy, but we discuss only a few, the most common ones.

MYTH#1:EATING FOR TWO

For many decades, it has been a ubiquitous phrase that pregnant females should eat double. Please don't take it literally. Taking double calories increases weight gain, increasing the risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and a large baby(macrosomia). Pregnant women should consume only 200 extra calories than usual, which is required mainly in the second and third trimesters. As a baby requires a lot of nutrients to develop and grow, you need a good balanced diet. Pregnant women need folic acid and prenatal vitamin supplements. Such nutrients are also present naturally in fruits and various vegetables. for example;

folate: dark leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, beans, peanuts, oranges, and bananas

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calcium: five fresh or dry figs contain 68mg of calcium, one cup of sliced banana contains 8mg of calcium, papaya, yogurt, and oranges 

iron: strawberries, dates, raisins, apricot, and dried peaches 

vitamin b 12:  apples, meat, fish, poultry, potatoes 

 MYTH#2:ALL MOTHERS ARE HAPPY AND BLISSFUL DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY

It is also a myth. Pregnancy is a life-changing experience. It is different for everyone. There are many hormonal changes, and time is required to adjust to new feelings. Some women go through the "baby blues" about 2,3 days after childbirth. There may be a longer duration of sadness, anxiety, and depression after birth, referred to as "postpartum depression." Postpartum depression is a severe complication it requires proper treatment.

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MYTH#3:YOU WILL HAVE STRANGE CRAVING

Some people have strange cravings and are due to hormonal changes, which create an impact on their sense of smell and taste. Some studies show that craving specific things, like high sugary food and high-fatty meals, is because the body is deficient in that particular nutrient. A fun fact is that some people crave nonedibles like dirt, sand, ice clay, and laundry detergents. This is a severe condition because of iron deficiency.

MYTH#4:YOU CAN'T HAVE SEX WHILE PREGNANT

Unless a doctor or midwife advises you not to have sex, it is totally safe to have sex. Only in certain conditions is it prohibited to have sex. for example; vaginal bleeding, low lying placenta(placenta previa), cervical weakness. During pregnancy, the sex drive changes. Some couple enjoys it, and some couples don't. As it is safe to have sex penis goes only up to the vagina and doesn't get into the uterus, so it doesn't hurt the baby; some pregnant feel pain during vaginal sex as the vagina is dry. so having sex or not is mutual consent between couples.

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MYTHS#5:EXERCISE WILL HURT THE BABY

women who are active before pregnancy should continue their exercise routine. Pregnant ladies who have never done exercise before should seek guidance before starting this routine. According to research, light-mode practice is required 3 days a week, which means 30 mins per day. This will help alleviate the pregnant woman's mood and good baby growth and help in vaginal delivery.


Pregnancy is a life-changing event in a lady's life, and she should take precautionary measures regarding her and her baby's health. Please do not trust people so easily regarding health tips. Consult your OB-GYN in case of any problems.



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