In our 171st episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back in the poddy pod!! And he’s here to talk about pregnancy myths versus facts. We hope you enjoy!!!
- When I’m pregnant, I can’t:
- Drink coffee
- Eat soft serves
- Eat sushi? And I can’t eat seafood because of the mercury
- Eat deli meats and soft cheese
- Eat runny eggs and/or eggs in general
- Pineapples can cause miscarriages so I should avoid them in pregnancy
- Avoiding foods during pregnancy leads to a greater risk of bub being allergic to that food
- I can have tiny bits of alcohol when I’m pregnant
- If I take Ondansetron or Zofran during pregnancy it increases the risk of my child being born with a cleft lip/palate
- Ultrasounds are bad for the baby
- I have to sleep on my side, not on my back during pregnancy
- Your baby’s gender is impacted by the time in the cycle that you have sex
- Nausea is worse if you’re having a girl
- There are different cravings during pregnancy based on gender? Sweet it’s a girl. Savoury if it’s a boy
- Carrying low means you’re having a boy
- A faster heart rate is likely to be a girl and a slower one a boy
- Heartburn means your bub has lots of hair
- It’s a good sign if I have nausea at the start of my pregnancy
- I should not do high intensity exercise during my pregnancy
- Hot baths, saunas and spas are dangerous when I’m pregnant
- I should be weighted at every antenatal appointment
- Can I do laser hair removal when pregnant? What about Botox and/or other cosmetic procedures?
- Can I dye or bleach my hair?
- Can I smoke/vape during pregnancy?
Resource links
Quit Centre - Pregnancy and Maternal Health
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