Ten Pregnancy Myths

Is That Really True?

There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, some of them potentially more believable that others.

The Heartburn Myth:

If you get lots of headaches during your pregnancy your baby will have lots of hair when s/he is born. False.

The Umbilical Cord Myth:

If you move around too much or lift your hands too high in the air the baby will choke or get tangled in the umbilical cord. False.

The Curse Myth:

People that deny you a food you crave will get a sty in their eye. False, although maybe some of you may wish that were true...

The Heart Rate Myth:

If the baby’s heart rate is slow, it is a boy, if it is fast, it is a girl. False.

The Ugly Stick Myth:

If you see something ugly or horrible, the baby will be ugly. Definitely false.

The Java Myth:

If you drink too much coffee or had unfulfilled cravings, the baby will be born with light brown birthmarks. False.

The Spicy Food Myth:

If you eat really spicy food, it will induce labor. False.

The Great Sex Myth:

Great sex will bring on labor. False.

The Round Face Myth:

If you gain weight in your cheeks, you’ll have a girl. If you gain weight in your bottom, you’ll have a boy. False.

The Full Moon Myth:

More women go into labor during the full moon. False.

The Belly Shape Myth:

If your belly is round, it’s a girl. If it’s more bullet shaped, it’s a boy. False.

The Ultrasound Tells All Myth:

The ultrasound can always tell the baby’s sex. False.