Baby Making

Pregnancy is the greatest journey a woman will ever take. Some even describes it as the real essence of being a true woman. When the good news begins to spread to families, relatives, colleagues and friends, it also the beginning of different advices, stories and myths to be told to the child bearer. It varies depending on the generation, religion and culture of the people surrounding the mother-to-be. Most of these don't actually have scientific basis, even logical explanations but it may cause, however, for the pregnant mother to be concerned with her and the baby's current sensitive situation. So before you fret, here are some of the common pregnancy myths exposed.

1^st Myth: You can never tell anybody about your pregnancy until you are over your first three months.

            Female elders commonly advise the pregnant woman, not to spread the good news until the first trimester is over. This may invite the invite the "evil eye" - a powerful being that would cause the miscarriage of a baby. There is actually no such thing as an "evil eye". Few pregnant females, however, still obeys this myth. Not because they should believe in the powerful being but because the first trimester is a very risky stage for both mother and the baby. They might not want to upset friends and relatives, which surely would anticipate the baby, in case she had a miscarriage. But it is much better if the good news is spread as soon as you know you are positive. You might even get special treatments and pampering especially from those who are happy for you and wishes you well.

2^nd Myth: The size and shape of your belly determines the gender of your baby.

            This is a very popular belief not only for elders but for everyone else who had been pregnant or even for those who had never been pregnant at all. They said that if the belly is rounded and carried high, the mother is definitely having a baby girl. If the belly is carried low and shaped otherwise, then the mother is having a baby boy. Unfortunately, there are no bases as to how the shape or size can determine the gender. There are several factors that can affect the appearance of a bulging pregnant tummy such as mother's body built, the baby's size and position, the amount of amniotic fluid and others. If this myth is true then there's no need to invent for high-tech ultrasound equipments.

3^rd Myth: Now that you are carrying a baby inside you, you have to start eating for two.

            If you do so, there is a big chance for you to look pregnant even after delivery. It will be harder to get back into shape. Theirs is no need to eat two servings of everything. Eat only enough foods that can satisfy your hunger. Having moderate meals that includes fruits, vegetables and other vitamins is sufficient for the nutritional needs of you and your unborn child.