Separating Pregnancy Facts and Myths
For most women, pregnancy is a jubilant moment in her life. During pregnancy, a woman becomes more conscious and at the same time a bit nervous on how to carry on with her pregnancy stages. However, the reason behind a pregnant woman’s over cautious behavior is the numerous pregnancy myths around pregnancy.
Firstly, we will try to separate the pregnancy myths and fill them with the “pregnancy facts”. Here are some of them.
SEPARATING FACTS AND MYTHS:
Pregnancy Myth: Jacuzzi and steam baths are good during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Fact: Say ‘no’ to Jacuzzi and sauna during pregnancy as overheating does affect the baby. However, a long warm bath is fine.
Pregnancy Myth: I can take any herbal or allopathic medications I like.
Pregnancy Fact: No prescriptions should be taken other than that approved by your doctor. Consult your doctor and ask his advice on any restrictions or modifications in your medications when you are pregnant.
Pregnancy Myth: Exercising does not affect my baby.
Pregnancy Fact: Exercising is good rather than sitting idle .Go for yoga or walking or if you are an exercise freak, jogging helps. In cases of women where there are chances of risks associated with pregnancy such as previous history of abortion, excessive bleeding etc., exercise must be avoided.
Pregnancy Myth: I can eat whatever during my pregnancy.
Pregnancy Fact: It is highly recommended that a pregnant woman sticks to a healthy nutritious diet throughout her pregnancy. It is vital to maintain a healthy diet. Include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, some dairy products, and protein sources that are suggested by your health specialist. Alcohol and Smoking should be avoided.
Pregnancy myth: Do not have sex when you are pregnant. It affects the baby.
Pregnancy fact: Sex during pregnancy does not affect the baby or its growth. In fact, sex during the third trimester is recommended by the doctors as it increases the possibility of a normal delivery.
There is no dearth of pregnancy journals, pregnancy blogs, pregnancy forums, pregnancy help sites, pregnancy websites that intend to help pregnant women through their journey. Reputable pregnancy websites help the mothers-to-be to prepare for the process of child-birth.
Pregnant women can post questions in these pregnancy websites and get answers for them. Pregnancy websites and pregnancy journals can be visited anytime and hence can facilitate you to get answers at any time of the day.
Here are some links to such pregnancy websites and pregnancy journals, which can be useful for your reference.
TOP PREGNANCY WEBSITES:
http://www.yogaforpregnantwomen.com
http://www.pregnancyweekly.com/
http://www.pregnancy-info.net/
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/
http://www.amazingpregnancy.com/
PREGNANCY JOURNALS:
http://www.babyzone.com/babypages/journal.asp
http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/journalsofpregna/a/pregjournal.htm
http://www.mypregnancyjournal.net
Wishing all you mothers-to-be a blissful pregnancy!!
