{"id":1067,"date":"2016-05-10T12:24:29","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T12:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2026-03-02T06:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:15:15","slug":"common-pregnancy-myths-you-shouldnt-heed-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/common-pregnancy-myths-you-shouldnt-heed-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths and Facts About Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Myth 1: No Caffeine, Seafood, Stress, or Air Travel When You\u2019re Pregnant<\/a><\/li>
Myth 2: If Your Mother Had an Easy Pregnancy and Delivery, So Will You<\/a><\/li>
Myth 3: Sleeping or Taking a Nap on Your Back Will Hurt Your Baby<\/a><\/li>
Myth 4: The Shape and Height of Your Belly Can Indicate Your Baby\u2019s Sex<\/a><\/li>
Myth 5: Underwater Births are Better for the Baby<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Myths about pregnancy are so common that they could almost be listed as a symptom, alongside growing belly. In this article, we will debunk common pregnancy myths, old wives\u2019 tales, urban legends that have been passed down through generations. Most of these are harmless but can be stress-causing and a few are potentially dangerous.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s separate fact from fiction when it comes to pregnancy:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Myth 1: No Caffeine, Seafood, Stress, or Air Travel When You\u2019re Pregnant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Reality:<\/strong> Just because you\u2019re pregnant, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have fun. While a few things are off the table, such as alcohol and raw fish, not everything has to be.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Although there is no absolute \u201csafe\u201d threshold of caffeine intake, less than 200 to 300 mg of caffeine per day is considered safe currently. However, this too may be high for some individuals as it can increase risks like that of miscarriage ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Eating cooked seafood in moderation is actually healthy; having more than 113 g of fish per week, and even up to 340 g, has been linked to better brain development in children ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>However, you should^{<\/sup>avoid raw fish, high-mercury fish (e.g., shark and swordfish).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}}}
Occasional mild stress is not harmful; however, severe or chronic stress may affect pregnancy outcomes ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Air travel is generally safe during the second trimester (not the first or third) for uncomplicated pregnancies, however, you should always consult your doctor before flying ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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