You probably thought that once you were pregnant and did not have to worry about how to get pregnant, you could relax and enjoy your pregnancy but alas, it's not meant to be. You have your mother, in-laws, aunts and even cousins telling you absurd things about your pregnancy. Do not worry about what everyone's telling you because most of what everyone is telling you is not true, there are some major myths floating around this topic. Let's bust them one by one:
- Morning sickness - There are probably more myths about this one phenomenon than anything else. Some say having morning sickness means you are having a boy; the fact is that morning sickness cannot indicate the sex of your child. Morning sickness is a normal phenomenon, if you are worried about getting morning sickness consult your doctor, do not rely on hearsay. Some people say having morning sickness means that the child is not getting enough nutrition. The fact is if you are eating healthy and were healthy prior to getting pregnant your baby will get enough nutrition. If you suffer from severe morning sickness, serious weight loss or dehydration, consult the doctor.
- Sex during Pregnancy - Most women think or are made to believe that having sex during pregnancy can harm the baby in the womb. The fact is that it is not always true, if you have a low risk pregnancy you can have sex without worrying about it. If you have a high risk pregnancy or have a history of labor before term then again it is a different story. In case your doctor tells you that you have a high risk pregnancy, ask him or her all the possible questions that come to your mind, that way you can have some sound advice and relax.
- Movement Restriction - This is probably one of the most popular myths about pregnancy that one should just sit or lie in one place and move as little as possible during pregnancy. Though you do need to be careful during pregnancy you do not have to worry about minor bumps, exercising or even lifting. Your baby is well protected in your womb so you do not have to worry about it being harmed by small bumps that you may have but if you begin bleeding or have cramps do go to a doctor. You may lift things as well as long as they are not very heavy or feel a strain while lifting. If you exercise on a regular basis you do not have to stop exercising completely just because you are pregnant especially running or jogging. Exercising helps built stamina and keeps you healthy, fit and better prepared for labor.
Now that you do not have to worry about how to get pregnant, enjoy the life growing inside you and drop all worries. Ignore the myths about pregnancy and stick to your doctor's advice. The happier you are the better it is for your child. A pregnant must remember to have a balanced nutritious diet, eat on time and have vitamin and folic acid supplements.
