Exposing Pregnancy Myths
Pregnancy is a wonderfully unique time, sometimes crazy and always beautiful (well, except for the temporary morning sickness). It's no surprise that pregnancy has spawned dozens of myths over they years. What's more surprising is how many have persisted to modern times. Some of these pregnancy myths are these are downright funny, but others make a difference in your prenatal health. Here are some common, uncommon, and wildly wacky pregnancy myths exposed.
Sleeping on your back is dangerous. Total myth! This sleeping position is healthy, and does not cause a decrease in blood flow to the placenta. (In the case of high risk pregnancies, though, sleeping on the left side is recommended.) So, sleep how you're comfortable and throw this myth out the window. However, do keep in mind that laboring on your back can harm your baby's health by compromising blood flow.
Spicy foods are labor-inducing. Not true! While they may give you heartburn (which does not correllate with a full head of baby hair, by the way), spicy foods won't kickstart contractions. However, you may want to keep away from unpasteurized cheeses; they may contain lysteria, a bacteria that can cause early labor or even miscarriage.
Sex should be avoided during pregnancy. Thankfully, not factual! In almost all situations, engaging in sex will not harm your baby. (And to dispell another old myth, rough or passionate is not likely to kickstart labor.) In fact, sex may be more enjoyable during pregnancy (increased blood flow to the pelvic area). Plus, consider the benefits of sex: improved mood and mom-and-dad bonding!
You shouldn't raise your arms above your head. Straight-up untrue! As myth goes, this could cut off circulation to your baby, or, according to a scarier myth, cause the umbilical cord to tangle. Take comfort in the fact that though upwards of 25 percent of babies have their umbilical cords wrapped around their necks, there's nothing you could do to cause this. So, feel to raise your hand, give a wave, or even do the YMCA without worrying about your baby.
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