Prohibitions for pregnant women: myths and reality


Such a state of a woman, as a pregnancy, was always given a very unusual significance. Pregnancy at all times was equated with a "miracle", with which many fairy tales and superstitions are associated. Of course, few people believe in such superstitions. Let us consider some of the myths associated with this phenomenon.

Myth number one: we eat for two

A medical point of view on this. Nowadays doctors, leading pregnant women, often face such a delusion. Future mothers, having learned of the vernacular, consider it necessary to double their food, that is, they try to eat two.

This opinion is completely erroneous. It is proved that during the pregnancy, the diet should grow by three hundred calories per day. And overeating is very detrimental to the organisms of the future mother. It can affect excessive weight gain, cause toxicosis, and also lead to a large future child, which can create complications during childbirth. It is worth paying attention to the fact that overeating has never been beneficial. Everything should be in moderation. Listen to your organism, it will tell you at what point you need to eat more, and in what and to survive.

Myth number two: ultrasound research can have a negative effect on the fetus

If you look at this from a medical point of view, it turns out that at the moment, there is no evidence that this study harms the baby. On the contrary, with the help of such a diagnosis, it is possible to identify all kinds of pathologies in a timely manner.

Undoubtedly, if there is no necessary indications for such a procedure, it is better to abstain. Traditionally, if there is no need, planned procedures are carried out three times during pregnancy.

Myth number three: during pregnancy, you can not cut your hair

In the old international sign said that along with the cut off hair, the viability of the unborn child is cut off. This opinion is completely erroneous, since hair is a solid protein structure, designed to perform a warming function. And the roots of this prejudice go deep in times when hair really could warm a woman, since they were of appropriate length. Thus, young women can safely change their image, not paying attention to such superstitions.

Myth number four: at the time of pregnancy, it is necessary to exclude knitting

In olden times it was believed that the future mother, knitting during pregnancy, "tied" the way to the baby, and, consequently, the birth will be difficult. We, in turn, living in the twentieth century, understand how foolish such a proposal can be. Knitting, it's more like a hobby that helps to relax and relieve tension, bringing with them only positive emotions. Here it is worth mentioning only that pregnant women need to lead an active image, do not sit out too long, and give more time to walks.

Myth number five: pregnancy should be kept from strangers, especially on small terms

Next, note that in the old days, in a similar way, women defended themselves and the future child from a "bad eye", from otherworldly evil spirits. We, at the present time, understand that this is just superstition. After all, people close to you around will gladly share your happiness and give their care.

Myth number six: before the birth of a baby it is impossible to keep baby things in the house

It is worth paying attention to the fact that in advance to prepare for the birth of a baby is simply necessary. After all, it is better for you to choose everything together and buy in a timely manner, this applies to both children's clothing and necessary furniture. Having prepared everything on time, while in the maternity ward, you will not be bothered by such questions, you will be able to calmly prepare for childbirth.

Myth number seven: "You are good - you will bear a son"

Such a myth is rooted in the distant past, when women were based on the experience of neighboring grandmothers. But from a medical point of view, part of the logic is there. This is based on the fact that the male hormones that appear as a woman's pregnant woman as a boy, have a beneficial effect on the state of hair, nails, teeth, and skin color. But the course of any pregnancy is individual. Therefore, the state of the future mother can change regardless of the age of the child.

Myth number eight: sitting with a posture on the leg, leads to the development of clubfoot

From a medical point of view, it should be noted that there is really no benefit from this situation, since this does not have a beneficial effect on blood flow. But the development of clubfoot does not have the slightest relationship.