Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it comes with a whole tsunami of advice—some good, some old-fashioned, and some flat-out false. Friends and family, and even strangers, are all just waiting to tell you what they "know" about pregnancy, but not everything you hear is science.
We at Ajanta Hospital believe the pregnancy lady should be told proper, factual things so that she may make well-informed decisions for the foetus inside her and herself. Let us get rid of such myth-creation then by freeing ourselves from a few most popular pregnancy mythologies!
1. Eating for Two? Absolutely Not!
Myth: You need to double up on diet because you have a baby.
Fact: Yes, your body does need to take in some extra nutrients, but it won't need you to double everyone's portion. You only need 300-500 extra calories a day on your second and third trimester—the same as in a nice, healthy treat of yogurt with nuts or bananas and peanut butter. Consuming more than this will lead to too much weight gain and disorders like gestational diabetes.
Tip: Stress on good, well-balanced nutrition consisting of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Special diet regime required? Feel free to call upon our dieticians anytime at Ajanta Hospital!
2. No Pregnancy Exercise? On Your Life!
Myth: No exercise required by pregnant women.
Fact: Provided your doctor says it's alright to exercise, working out is healthy for baby and you! Prenatal yoga, swimming, and walking can all relieve back pain, improve your mood, and even facilitate delivery a little easier.
Tip: Always get a doctor's approval before exercising. Ajanta Hospital's prenatal instructors will advise safe exercising hours based on your need.
3. Morning Sickness Only in the Morning?
Myth: Nausea only in the morning.
Fact: Morning sickness can happen anytime during the day. It results from hormonal change and is usually most common in the first three months of pregnancy.
Tip: Frequent small meals, frequent water intake may be beneficial. If nausea is discovered to be overwhelming, our physicians at Ajanta Hospital have an excellent remedy to stabilize you.
4. Is It Safe to Sleep on Your Left Side?
Myth: Never sleep on your left side.
Fact: Actually, sleeping on your left side is the best sleeping position in pregnancy! It is favorable to circulation and puts even pressure on your organs. Sleeping for a long time on your back will cause discomfort and poor circulation.
Tip: Need a bit more? You can also get extra support with a pregnancy pillow. Worried about sleeping pattern? Our Ajanta Hospital's maternity ward is at your service.
5. Heartburn Is Hairy Baby?
Myth: If you have heartburn, your baby will be totally hairy when born.
Fact: Though one research indicated perhaps there was a connection between pregnancy hormones and fuzz on the baby, heartburn is caused by hormones that tend to soften the esophagus, not how fluffy your cutie sports on his/her head.
Tip: Avoid spicy and hot foods and eat light meals in the hope of escaping heartburn. Ill? Our doctors at Ajanta Hospital can provide relief medication which is safe.
6. No Makeup or Hair Colour Allowed?
Myth: You must stop coloring your hair or using makeup while pregnant.
Fact: All the beauty care products that people are now applying are safe to apply even while pregnant. But do apply the ammonia-free hair dye, and don't use lethal chemicals for so long.
Tip: Do you want to know whether your beauty care regimen can be done safely during pregnancy or not? We at Ajanta Hospital have dermatologists who will provide you with alternative safety precautions.
7. Are C-Sections the Easy Way Out
Myth: Cesarean delivery is the "easy" way out.
Fact: C-section is major surgery and longer post-birth recovery time versus vaginal delivery. It is reserved only for when a medical emergency, however, to prevent loss of life of mother's and/or child's at this point.
Tip: Each baby is different. Our physicians at Ajanta Hospital will assist you in planning a personalized birth plan with you in an effort to gain the safest delivery for your baby and you.
8. No Sex During Pregnancy?
Myth: Sex is unsafe for the baby.
Fact: Provided there is no direction to the contrary from your physician, sex is entirely safe to indulge in during pregnancy. The baby is securely fitted into the amniotic sac and uterine space.
Tip: Worried about something? Chat and relax with our gynecologists at Ajanta Hospital.
9. Spicy Foods Can Trigger Labour?
Myth: Spicy food will cause contractions.
Fact: There is no scientific evidence that spicy food triggers labor. Labor will start when your baby and body are ready.
Tip: Want to know more about inducing labor naturally? Our experts at Ajanta Hospital can help you.
10. Does Stress Hurt the Baby?
Myth: Stress during pregnancy will hurt your baby.
Fact: Isolation is impossible and can cause harm to your child in some manner or another. Chronic stress must be addressed for your own sake, though.
Tip: Practice prenatal yoga, meditation, or counseling. Our wellness programs, which can be had at Ajanta Hospital, will keep your mind and emotions at ease.
Conclusion: Have Faith in Science, Not Superstitions!
Pregnancy comes with mountains of advice—some good, some old-fashioned, and some dreadful. Facts enable you to make the most informed decisions for your own health and that of your baby. We are dedicated to providing excellent maternity care, personalised advice, and compassionate treatment right through.
Ajanta Hospital & IVF Centre
Phone: 0522-4032888, 7991606002, 7991606003
Email: support@ajantahospital.com
Website: www.ajantahospital-ivfcentre.com
Visit us at: ABC Complex, 765, Kanpur - Lucknow Rd,
Sardari Khera, Sujanpura, Alambagh,
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226005
