However, many of the pregnancy facts we believe don’t hold up against the research.
From exercise requirements to eating for two, there is a lot about pregnancy you might not understand.
Pregnancy lasts nine months
The length of pregnancy is one fact that I never questioned.
We all know that pregnancy is made up of three-month trimesters, equalling nine months.
You’ve probably planned it out perfectly.
However, planning your ideal pregnancy time just got a little trickier.
Your due date is an educated guess based on the date of your last menstrual cycle.
Even obstetricians were caught off guard.
“We were a bit surprised by this finding.
It’s fascinating.”
I walked into work, still feeling slightly self-conscious about my changing pregnant body.
Then she asked me to turn around and yelled, “Yep, she’s wider.
It’s a girl!”
However, it just doesn’t work like that.
The way you carry your baby has more to do with your body jot down and genetics.
That is however, until you look down.
Your body is certainly not back to normal, and it’s not supposed to be.
However, some women have a hard time waiting to get their pre-baby bodies back.
Joshua Zuckermanhas received requests from patients to perform an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)duringC-section surgery.
If you’re already going in, might as well get two-for-one, right?
Not to mention the fact that a cesarean section is already major surgery as it is!
No one looks forward to stretch marks, so we’re all open to anything that can prevent them.
According to the medical community though, stretch marks go much deeper than any lotion could address.
Some people are even sensitive to cocoa butter and can experience redness and itching when using it.
Rather than focusing on your heart rate, pay attention to how hard you’re working during a workout.
“Use the ‘talk test,'” recommends Carroll.
If you are used to your daily jog, keep doing it as long as it feels good.
We’ve all been there.
“This amounts to an extra snack or two a day, certainly not eating for two.”
If you’re not hungry, don’t stress about eating three full meals every single day.
“You should listen to your body,” Dr. Alane ParktoldCBS News.
“If you’re really nauseous and have no appetite, it’s okay to skip a meal.”
“I can’t go!”
I knew I wouldn’t be able to eat any of the food.
However, many pregnant women safely eat sushi.
Pregnant women are usually advised to steer clear of raw anything, for fear of contamination.
“So which is the myth?”
If you’re a sushi lover, talk with your doctor about which types are safe to try.
You may be sick, exhausted, and trying to keep track of all of your prenatal appointments.
It’s easy to let the dentist go for a while.
Unfortunately waiting to seek care can put mom and baby at risk."
During pregnancy, you may notice some oral changes like swelling or bleeding gums.
Don’t just tough it out.
Your dentist can help.
Unfortunately, the timing of labor is just not up to us.
Dr. BrasnertoldWomen’s Healththat having sex or eating certain foods is not proven to set off labor.
Your doctor will discuss your options with you if you have gone past your due date.
While it is important to prepare, don’t drive yourself crazy.
I was trying to do everything right, but kept coming across conflicting recommendations and then felt lost.
“We are constantly bombarded by all different sources telling us to eat this not that.
But what really works?
That can only be answered by YOU,” explained Arboleda.
Therefore, learn how to connect and listen to your body."
“Moderation is key!”
And it turns out, this pregnancy myth is actually true!
A study fromJohns Hopkins Universityfound that this bit of pregnancy folklore holds up.
You just never know which ones are actually true!
