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10 Common Pregnancy Myths | University Hospitals

University Hospitals certified nurse midwife Pamela Hetrick, CNM, helps separate fact from fiction when it comes to the most persistent pregnancy myths.

Common myths about pregnancy

There is no evidence to show that you need to eat for 2 when you're pregnant. How much extra calories you need to eat will depend on your weight and height.

5 Pregnancy Myths - Nationwide Children's Hospital

5 Pregnancy Myths · Myth No. 1: You shouldn't exercise while pregnant. · Myth No. 2: You can gain as much weight as you want during pregnancy. · Myth No. 3: You ...

9 Common Pregnancy Myths – Debunked - Scripps Health

1. Myth: You should not exercise while you are pregnant. Physical activity does not increase your risk of miscarriage or low weight.

11 Pregnancy Myths and Facts Every Woman Needs to Read

11 Pregnancy Myths and Facts Every Woman Needs to Read · Myth #1: You're Eating for Two · Myth #2: It's Okay to Have an Occasional Glass of Wine · Myth #3: It's ...

10 pregnancy myths | Tommy's

Myth 1: You can't exercise · Myth 2: You can't dye your hair · Myth 3: You should eat for two · Myth 4: You can't fly on an aeroplane during pregnancy · Myth 5: You ...

Pregnancy: Myths and facts - MedicalNewsToday

14 myths about pregnancy · 1. Myth: Teen pregnancy is on the rise · 2. Myth: Twin pregnancies are rare · 3. Myth: Heartburn means that the baby ...

Pregnancy Myths, Dos, and Don'ts - WebMD

Pregnancy Myths, Dos, and Don'ts · What's safe to eat during pregnancy? · Eating Cheese and Processed Meats During Pregnancy · Drinking Diet Soda ...

9 Bizarre Myths About Pregnancy - Britannica

Myth also suggests that spicy foods eaten during pregnancy can burn the baby's eyes, resulting in blindness. Spicy foods also have been blamed for miscarriages ...

Top 5 Pregnancy Myths, Busted | The University of Vermont Health ...

Here's some current (factual) advice from three pregnancy experts within the University of Vermont Health Network.

14 Pregnancy Myths You Should Stop Believing

MYTH: Heartburn during pregnancy means your baby will have a full head of hair ... “I just have to smile at this one,” Shope says. “It's not true ...

Pregnancy Myths vs. Facts - Hattiesburg Clinic

Myth: You are eating for two. Myth: The flu shot is dangerous while pregnant. Myth: Keep fish off your plate. Myth: Avoid hair dyes during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Myths and Practical Tips - AAFP

A prenatal vitamin with folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, and iron should be recommended for pregnant patients.1,3,4,9, A, Meta-analyses and ...

10 Myths About Pregnancy We All Believed (At Some Point)

Pregnancy Myth #1: You have to eat for two · Pregnancy Myth #2: You can't drink caffeine while pregnant · Pregnancy Myth #3: You can't exercise ...

10 pregnancy myths: fact or fiction? - Jacksonville - Baptist Health

Top 10 pregnancy myths · 1. How you carry determines the sex of the baby. · 2. If you have heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will be born with ...

Debunking 5 Common Pregnancy Myths

1. Pregnancy is a time when you are eating for two, so go for it. While it's true that pregnancy requires women to increase their nutrition, it never should be ...

Top 6 Pregnancy Myths Debunked? - Geisinger

Myth: Carrying high or low is a clue to the baby's gender. Some claim you can tell your baby's gender by whether you're carrying high or low. If ...

Pregnancy diet: Common myths and what you should eat during ...

UC Davis Health dietitian Jaime Dawn Tucker answers some nutrition questions for pregnant mothers to stay healthy and give their child the best start to life.

3 Myths About Exercise and Pregnancy | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Myth #3: The only value of exercise during pregnancy is to help you lose weight more easily after your baby is born. Exercise is a huge component of postpartum ...

8 Common Pregnancy Myths You Can Ignore - Parents

Here are eight pregnancy myths that you can probably ignore—unless your medical provider says otherwise.