During this time, many pregnancy myths circulating in the community and not a few people who believe that the myth is true. In fact, many of these myths are not proven true, you know. Come on, know what are the pregnancy myths that often poison the minds of pregnant women!
After you are declared pregnant, usually the people around you start giving advice not to consume certain foods or drinks and avoid this and that activity.
With so much advice, from what makes sense to what sounds a bit strange, you get confused about which advice is only a myth and which information has been scientifically proven.
Myths About Pregnancy and Real Facts
When you hear various information related to pregnancy, do not just believe it and live it. Especially if the information sounds unreasonable and the source is unclear.
The following are various pregnancy myths that are widely circulating in the community, along with medical explanations:
1. Must not have sex while pregnant
Many people say that pregnant women should not have intercourse. This is because there is an assumption that having sex during pregnancy can hurt the fetus and potentially cause miscarriage.
This information is just a myth. During a healthy and normal pregnancy, you can still have intercourse with your partner.
The fetus in the womb is fully protected by sacs and amniotic fluid, strong uterine muscles, and thick mucus in the cervix. Therefore, miscarriage has nothing to do with intimate relationships. Most miscarriages occur because the fetus is not developing properly.
2. Pregnant women should not exercise
This is also a pregnancy myth that is widely circulating among pregnant women. However, this is not true. When you're pregnant, you can still exercise, really. Even this activity is highly recommended and has many benefits for the health of pregnant women and fetuses, you know!
But with a note, do not do sports that pregnant women are too heavy, especially to make dehydration and fatigue. Exercising for 20-30 minutes as much as 3-4 times a week can provide good benefits for you and the fetus. Some good exercise options for pregnant women include pregnancy exercises, Kegel exercises, swimming, walking, to yoga and pilates for pregnant women.
3. The shape of the belly of a pregnant woman indicates the sex of the fetus
Maybe you often hear the notion of a stomach that looks elevated indicates a baby girl. Conversely, the stomach down to the bottom is a sign of a baby boy.
Although guessing the child's gender is fun, but the assumption that the shape of the abdomen indicates the sex of the child is just a myth.
In fact, the shape and height of the abdomen during pregnancy depends on the strength of the abdominal muscles and the position of the fetus in the womb. So, there is no correlation between the shape of the stomach and sex, yes.
How to find out the sex of the fetus can only be done through pregnancy ultrasound at week 18 to 20 or through genetic testing. This examination can be done when you do a routine pregnancy check at the obstetrician.
4. Pregnant women should eat double the portion
You may have heard that pregnant women should eat as much as two servings of food, namely for themselves and for the fetus in the womb. It's true that pregnant women need more nutrition and calories, but that doesn't make you have to eat twice as much food as usual.
If you have a normal weight, you only need an additional 300 calories each day. This intake is enough to support the growth of your fetus. So, there is no need to increase the amount of eating too much to meet the nutritional needs during pregnancy.
5. Can not drink coffee during pregnancy
For you coffee lovers, this ban is certainly torturous. Actually, consuming coffee while pregnant is not prohibited. Provided you know the limits.
Keep in mind that consuming too much caffeine can increase the risk of miscarriage and babies born with low weight, you know! Therefore, when pregnant, do not consume caffeine more than 200 mg per day. The amount of caffeine is equivalent to about one cup of instant coffee or 3 cups of tea.
6. Must not dye hair during pregnancy
Many say that pregnant women should not dye hair. Apparently, this assumption is wrong, you know. Hair coloring does not have a negative effect on you or your fetus, as long as it's done correctly.
If you want to dye your hair, you should avoid dyeing your hair during the first trimester. Wait until your gestational age enters the second trimester. You can also replace chemical hair dyes with henna or avoid dyes that have a pungent ammonia odor.
7. Pregnant women should stay away from cats
Maybe you often hear that pregnant women are prohibited from raising cats because it can increase the risk of getting Toxoplasmosis. For pregnant women cat lovers and have a pet cat at home, this certainly can make fretting.
But don't worry, you can still play with your favorite cat. However, you must be careful when cleaning the dirt. It's best to ask someone else to clean it and not touch the dirt or the sandbox.
From now on, be more careful in responding to various pregnancy myths. Do not immediately believe the words of others that are against the doctor's recommendations. If there are pregnancy myths that make you confused, try to discuss with your obstetrician when you undergo a pregnancy check.
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