Have you fallen for these pregnancy myths?

Are you on the road to starting a family? If so, then you’ll no doubt be completing a lot of research. However, it’s important that you don’t get carried away here. You need to make sure that you do understand there’s a lot of myths floating about which might seem believable at first but could be complete nonsense. 

It’s Easy To Get Pregnant

Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case and there is a lot of research that suggests that fertility rates in men are actually declining. Some believe that this is tied to levels of pollution. However, the good news is that there are always possibilities for those who have struggled at the beginning. For instance, you might want to think about IUI. IUI success rates are quite high and can skirt around an issue that could be making it more difficult for you to conceive naturally. 

You Shouldn’t Exercise While Pregnant

This comes from old research that is now outdated. It was once believed that exercise increased the chance of a miscarriage and that women should stay as inactive as possible during the pregnancy. The reality is that’s not the case. You should be exercising during and after your pregnancy. However, you do need to make sure that you are sensible with how much exercise you do. It’s good to keep yourself healthy and fit but you shouldn’t be putting more strain on your body. You need to make sure that you are asking your healthcare provider about the right amount of exercise that will be suitable for you. 

A Healthy Body Equals An Uneventful Pregnancy

We’re sure that there are a lot of couples that would love to believe this idea. However, it’s far from the case. Healthy women do have a significant advantage because they don’t have to worry about other health issues causing complications. For instance, people who are overweight may be more at risk of suffering a miscarriage. But even if you do everything right you can still develop issues. It depends on a wide range of factors. That’s why you should make sure that you are staying in contact with your health provider. This will help protect you as well as the baby. 

You Shouldn’t Travel 

You might have heard that you can’t travel while you’re pregnant and a lot of people swear by this idea. The good news is that you can still travel. It just depends on how far along you are in your pregnancy. For instance, you might want to think about traveling between 14 and 28 weeks. This is where you’ll be the most comfortable. It’s also the point where you’re less likely to have issues with morning sickness but again there are no guarantees. 

One thing that you should avoid is certain entertainment activities. It’s true what they say – you shouldn’t be going on theme park rides or sitting in any hot tubs while you are pregnant. This can be quite dangerous for you as well as the baby. 

Gaining Weight Is Always Great

You are encouraged to gain weight during your pregnancy. After all, you are eating for two. However, it’s important to note that there is a limit on how much weight you should be gaining. The normal weight that you’ll gain through your pregnancy is between 25 and 35 pounds. If you are underweight at the start of the pregnancy, then you might need to think about gaining a little more. Your health professional will recommend how much you should be gaining and whether it is a little different than the norm. 

Cravings Predict The Future

We’ll finish with a fun one. Some people believe that you can tell whether you are having a girl or a boy based on the food cravings that you are experiencing. This isn’t quite the case based on research. There’s no guarantee that if you want salty food you’ll have a boy or a girl. It’s all completely random. You’ll find there are lots of little things that people think will tell you the gender of the baby. But you’re better off waiting for what the doctor says. Even then it’s possible that they get it wrong. There have been countless times when people have been told they’re having a girl only to discover it’s a boy. That’s why you might want to wait before you start pushing anything that isn’t gender-neutral. 

We hope this helps you understand some of the common pregnancy myths that you might find online. It’s important to separate the fact from the fiction because it can lead to you taking the wrong steps during the pregnancy.