Misconceptions of Pregnancy: Since pregnancy is a period of immense physical, hormonal and emotional changes for any women, there are lot of superstitions, misinformation and myths surrounding it.

MYTH  : Papaya should be avoided during pregnancy as it cause abortion.

FACT :

• Papaya is considered to be fruit which is ‘hot’.
• The main constituents of papaya latex are papain and chymopapain, which are potent uterine stimulants.
• It is source of vitamin A and b-carotene which are needed for mother and baby’s well being .
• A fully ripe papaya contains very little or negligible quantity of this latex , so it can be consumed by pregnant female, whereas unripe or semi ripe papaya contains high concentration of latex which have adverse effects so should be avoided.

MYTH : The shape and size of your abdomen can indicate your baby’s gender a common Misconceptions of Pregnancy.

FACT :

• There is no correlation whatsoever with the sex of the baby.
• The shape of your belly is determined by the original shape of your abdomen , the amount and distribution of fat, strength of muscle, presentation and position of the baby.
• The size of the stomach is also dependent on the gestation age of the baby and the height of mother.

MYTH : Certain foods will give you a fairy or dark baby. ( Eg: iron supplements will make baby colour dark and consumption of saffron by pregnant woman results in a fairer skin child)

FACT

• Skin colour depends on genes handed down by the parents, saffron or anything will not change anything.
• Not taking iron supplements makes pregnant women anemic leading to a host of complications during pregnancy and labour.

MYTH: When you are pregnant you have to double your food intake, because you are eating for two is a common Misconceptions of Pregnancy.

FACT :

• Pregnancy is time to eat healthy and sensible n in correct proportion of all multivitamins
• Pregnancy increases dietary demands.
• However this doesn’t means that pregnant women have to eat for two.
• Most women only need to consume extra 300 calories per day.

MYTH : It is better to rely on vitamins rather than one’s diet during pregnancy 

FACT

• The best source for vitamins and minerals may be found in their ‘natural state’ as they are better absorbed and accompanied by other nutrients such as protein or fibre.
• The best source for vitamins and minerals may be found in their ‘natural state’ as they are better absorbed and accompanied by other nutrients such as protein or fibre. 

MYTH : Food cravings indicate that you are deficient in the nutrients that the specific food offers, another common Misconceptions of Pregnancy.

FACT :

• Doctors always has more relevant method to diagnose vitamin deficiency.
• Food cravings are cravings and does not indicate anything else.
• It is not an indicator of any vitamin deficiency.

MYTH : Eating lots of ghee ensures you will have a normal safe delivery is a common Misconceptions of Pregnancy

FACT

•  Pregnant women should eat healthy diet, do done form of exercises and should have positive mindset while going for delivery 
• Caesarean section are only perform  to save life of baby and save health complications for mother.

MYTH : Its not safe to do abdominal workout during pregnancy is Misconceptions of Pregnancy

FACT :

• Not only it’s OK , experts says doing abdominal exercises has many benefits 
• Your abdominal and entire core and pelvic floor should be strengthened throughout the pregnancy, and doing so will not only help during pregnancy but also aid in labour and post delivery recovery.
• After first trimester you can avoid exercises on sleeping back.
• But can definitely do gentle pelvic tilts, seating belly breathing etc.

MYTH : The glow in your face indicates the gender of your baby, common Misconceptions of Pregnancy

FACT

• Most pregnant females starts sporting glowing face in their second trimester.
• That’s when morning sickness ends, mother to be eats well, blood circulation improves and there is general feeling of well being.
• It has nothing to do with gender of baby.