Pregnancy Myths That Women Should Know

Pregnant women are generally advised a lot of dos and don'ts by everyone. Here enlisted many of myths that every woman should know. 

Really Sick? 

If you feel more pain than normal, it does NOT show the possibility of having twins. Sometimes it might be due to the higher levels of the hormone HCG. In this case, you have to consult hormone specialist to cure the problem that you are facing.

You moodier than normal for a Reason

If you moodier than normal, it is not because you are pregnant with a baby girl. This may be the excess stress or hormones may play crazy. In this situation you have to meditate and let your doctor know about it.

A pregnant woman should not have Seafood

Eating fish in good quantity is very good for pregnant women. Fish contains high marine omega-3 fatty acids. Having a fish lower in mercury levels during pregnancy will produce a smart baby. The study revealed that women who ate at least 12 ounces of seafood a week while expecting a baby has baby with a higher verbal IQ. 

Position Determining Baby Belly Gender:

The story of an old wife's not true. You can’t judge the baby's gender with the position of the stomach. Every woman’s pregnancy is different. 

It is OK to Have a drink

Abstaining from alcohol is a personal choice. However, studies suggest that drinking during pregnancy increases the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women should avoid alcohol.