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Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?

Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


Food questions? Do mints really help with nausea? And is eating deli meat really that big of a deal?
Q. There are so many pregnancy myths and wive's tales its unreal! Just wanna know whats really true from other moms. Im almost 8w pregnant with #1 and I honestly want a Jimmy Johns sandwich so bad I could cry about it. Which I probably will! And as for the mints its what everyone's telling me because I have pretty bad nausea in the evenings.

A. mints help, sour things help, not letting your stomach get empty by eating small meals and snacks helps. and I ate deli meat with all my pregnancies, as long as you aren't eating it every day constantly, you should be fine. It is dangerous because there can be bacteria. If the meat is heated by toasting it, or microwaving, it is completely fine. and jimmy johns is awesome :)


How effective is the mini pill?
Q. How effective is the mini pill?
I've read on this site that it's 80 percent: http://www.helpingteens.org/articles/sex-sexuality-pregnancy/myths-people-use-to-get-sex-information-on-contraception-protection.html

Appearently, it's because girls under 20 are super fertile... and my girlfriend is 15. However, I've read on other sites that it's like 99 percent, I don't know about teenagers. Is the effectiveness also 99 percent when you are 15? Please answer this question if you really know, this is serious :)

A.


Question about pregnancy myth: Indigestion indicating a baby with lots of hair?
Q. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a girl, and I already have pretty intense indigestion sometimes. And I keep hearing from women I know that this means that my baby will be born with lots of hair. Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the scientific reasoning behind it? At what gestation does a baby even begin to grow hair in the womb? Or is just another wives tale about pregnancy that doesn't really hold any water?

A. With my first, I had tons of indigestion during the last month throughout most of the night. She was 2 weeks late and had a very full, fairly long (3 inches long) coal black hair. She was absolutely beautiful! And still is!!

With my second, the indigestion started around the start of the 3rd trimester and lasted almost all day, every day....and night, I was sleeping sitting up to help ease the pain. He was born 2 weeks early and was so bald his head was shiny. He barely even had eyelashes and eyebrows!

My sister in law had quite a bit of heartburn along with an ultrasound that projected a 'halo' around the baby's head which she was told was lots and lots of hair. He had a small coating of peach fuzz.





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Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?

Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.


Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?
Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.





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Pregnancy myths for baby shower?

Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below


Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?
Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


How effective is the mini pill?
Q. How effective is the mini pill?
I've read on this site that it's 80 percent: http://www.helpingteens.org/articles/sex-sexuality-pregnancy/myths-people-use-to-get-sex-information-on-contraception-protection.html

Appearently, it's because girls under 20 are super fertile... and my girlfriend is 15. However, I've read on other sites that it's like 99 percent, I don't know about teenagers. Is the effectiveness also 99 percent when you are 15? Please answer this question if you really know, this is serious :)

A.


Question about pregnancy myth: Indigestion indicating a baby with lots of hair?
Q. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a girl, and I already have pretty intense indigestion sometimes. And I keep hearing from women I know that this means that my baby will be born with lots of hair. Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the scientific reasoning behind it? At what gestation does a baby even begin to grow hair in the womb? Or is just another wives tale about pregnancy that doesn't really hold any water?

A. With my first, I had tons of indigestion during the last month throughout most of the night. She was 2 weeks late and had a very full, fairly long (3 inches long) coal black hair. She was absolutely beautiful! And still is!!

With my second, the indigestion started around the start of the 3rd trimester and lasted almost all day, every day....and night, I was sleeping sitting up to help ease the pain. He was born 2 weeks early and was so bald his head was shiny. He barely even had eyelashes and eyebrows!

My sister in law had quite a bit of heartburn along with an ultrasound that projected a 'halo' around the baby's head which she was told was lots and lots of hair. He had a small coating of peach fuzz.





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Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?

Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.


Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?
Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.





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Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?

Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.


Pregnancy myths for baby shower?
Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below


What are the best and worst pregnancy myths you ever heard?
Q. Any of them, baby gender, myths while carrying, just any.



Thank you.

A. Worst-You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse and you can predict it by how you are carrying.

The worse the morning sickness, the more likely it is you're having a girl.

If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when you are hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.

If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a lot of hair.

To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy

You should not touch your cat while pregnant

If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.


Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?
Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..





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Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?

Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


Food questions? Do mints really help with nausea? And is eating deli meat really that big of a deal?
Q. There are so many pregnancy myths and wive's tales its unreal! Just wanna know whats really true from other moms. Im almost 8w pregnant with #1 and I honestly want a Jimmy Johns sandwich so bad I could cry about it. Which I probably will! And as for the mints its what everyone's telling me because I have pretty bad nausea in the evenings.

A. mints help, sour things help, not letting your stomach get empty by eating small meals and snacks helps. and I ate deli meat with all my pregnancies, as long as you aren't eating it every day constantly, you should be fine. It is dangerous because there can be bacteria. If the meat is heated by toasting it, or microwaving, it is completely fine. and jimmy johns is awesome :)


How effective is the mini pill?
Q. How effective is the mini pill?
I've read on this site that it's 80 percent: http://www.helpingteens.org/articles/sex-sexuality-pregnancy/myths-people-use-to-get-sex-information-on-contraception-protection.html

Appearently, it's because girls under 20 are super fertile... and my girlfriend is 15. However, I've read on other sites that it's like 99 percent, I don't know about teenagers. Is the effectiveness also 99 percent when you are 15? Please answer this question if you really know, this is serious :)

A.


Question about pregnancy myth: Indigestion indicating a baby with lots of hair?
Q. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a girl, and I already have pretty intense indigestion sometimes. And I keep hearing from women I know that this means that my baby will be born with lots of hair. Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the scientific reasoning behind it? At what gestation does a baby even begin to grow hair in the womb? Or is just another wives tale about pregnancy that doesn't really hold any water?

A. With my first, I had tons of indigestion during the last month throughout most of the night. She was 2 weeks late and had a very full, fairly long (3 inches long) coal black hair. She was absolutely beautiful! And still is!!

With my second, the indigestion started around the start of the 3rd trimester and lasted almost all day, every day....and night, I was sleeping sitting up to help ease the pain. He was born 2 weeks early and was so bald his head was shiny. He barely even had eyelashes and eyebrows!

My sister in law had quite a bit of heartburn along with an ultrasound that projected a 'halo' around the baby's head which she was told was lots and lots of hair. He had a small coating of peach fuzz.





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What are some pregnancy myths you have heard?

Q. I just found out Friday I am pregnant, and now everyone keeps telling me these pregnancy myths... like:
Your hair grows faster and thicker. Don't buy any baby things until you are about 6 months along or its bad luck.

Have you heard these? What other pregnancy myths have you heard and do they hold their worth?

A. the hair growth thing is true, it's caused by the hormones...and they say not to buy baby things until later in pregnancy (after 14 weeks/first trimester) because of the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy...there are all sorts of old wives tales though, you can google it and get a ton of answers...


What is the craziest pregnancy myth you have heard?
Q. This is a good one that my Grandma told me. She lived in England when she had her first child and it was thought then that if a woman had her child and hadn't had her child baptized that if she went to someone's house before the baby had been baptized that she would spread the pregnancy to any child bearing women in that house as if it were a disease. So new mothers didn't go over to their friends houses to show off their new babies until the baby had been baptized, unless of course the woman wanted to have a child.
Her aunt wanted to get pregnant at the time she had my aunt and her aunt told her that she couldn't get my aunt baptized until she came over to her house.

That is the craziest pregnancy myth I have ever heard.
The drano test lol. My cousin did this and it said she'd have a boy and she did, but I don't count that as a scientific way of determining the sex of the baby.

A. Eating lots of chocolate during pregnancy can make it a girl. LOL. I guess it was invented by a preggo woman that desired to eat alot of chocolate and wanted a girl. as The saying goes "Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice"!!!

Also as a another poster said the hands above the head thing will make the umbilical cord wrap around the baby's head. My grandmother would not let me do it. I KNEW BETTER.


Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?
Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.





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Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?

Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


Food questions? Do mints really help with nausea? And is eating deli meat really that big of a deal?
Q. There are so many pregnancy myths and wive's tales its unreal! Just wanna know whats really true from other moms. Im almost 8w pregnant with #1 and I honestly want a Jimmy Johns sandwich so bad I could cry about it. Which I probably will! And as for the mints its what everyone's telling me because I have pretty bad nausea in the evenings.

A. mints help, sour things help, not letting your stomach get empty by eating small meals and snacks helps. and I ate deli meat with all my pregnancies, as long as you aren't eating it every day constantly, you should be fine. It is dangerous because there can be bacteria. If the meat is heated by toasting it, or microwaving, it is completely fine. and jimmy johns is awesome :)


How effective is the mini pill?
Q. How effective is the mini pill?
I've read on this site that it's 80 percent: http://www.helpingteens.org/articles/sex-sexuality-pregnancy/myths-people-use-to-get-sex-information-on-contraception-protection.html

Appearently, it's because girls under 20 are super fertile... and my girlfriend is 15. However, I've read on other sites that it's like 99 percent, I don't know about teenagers. Is the effectiveness also 99 percent when you are 15? Please answer this question if you really know, this is serious :)

A.


Question about pregnancy myth: Indigestion indicating a baby with lots of hair?
Q. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a girl, and I already have pretty intense indigestion sometimes. And I keep hearing from women I know that this means that my baby will be born with lots of hair. Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the scientific reasoning behind it? At what gestation does a baby even begin to grow hair in the womb? Or is just another wives tale about pregnancy that doesn't really hold any water?

A. With my first, I had tons of indigestion during the last month throughout most of the night. She was 2 weeks late and had a very full, fairly long (3 inches long) coal black hair. She was absolutely beautiful! And still is!!

With my second, the indigestion started around the start of the 3rd trimester and lasted almost all day, every day....and night, I was sleeping sitting up to help ease the pain. He was born 2 weeks early and was so bald his head was shiny. He barely even had eyelashes and eyebrows!

My sister in law had quite a bit of heartburn along with an ultrasound that projected a 'halo' around the baby's head which she was told was lots and lots of hair. He had a small coating of peach fuzz.





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What is the craziest pregnancy myth you have heard?

Q. This is a good one that my Grandma told me. She lived in England when she had her first child and it was thought then that if a woman had her child and hadn't had her child baptized that if she went to someone's house before the baby had been baptized that she would spread the pregnancy to any child bearing women in that house as if it were a disease. So new mothers didn't go over to their friends houses to show off their new babies until the baby had been baptized, unless of course the woman wanted to have a child.
Her aunt wanted to get pregnant at the time she had my aunt and her aunt told her that she couldn't get my aunt baptized until she came over to her house.

That is the craziest pregnancy myth I have ever heard.
The drano test lol. My cousin did this and it said she'd have a boy and she did, but I don't count that as a scientific way of determining the sex of the baby.

A. Eating lots of chocolate during pregnancy can make it a girl. LOL. I guess it was invented by a preggo woman that desired to eat alot of chocolate and wanted a girl. as The saying goes "Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice"!!!

Also as a another poster said the hands above the head thing will make the umbilical cord wrap around the baby's head. My grandmother would not let me do it. I KNEW BETTER.


Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?
Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.





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A. Worst-You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse and you can predict it by how you are carrying.

The worse the morning sickness, the more likely it is you're having a girl.

If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when you are hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.

If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a lot of hair.

To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy

You should not touch your cat while pregnant

If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.


Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?
Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


Food questions? Do mints really help with nausea? And is eating deli meat really that big of a deal?
Q. There are so many pregnancy myths and wive's tales its unreal! Just wanna know whats really true from other moms. Im almost 8w pregnant with #1 and I honestly want a Jimmy Johns sandwich so bad I could cry about it. Which I probably will! And as for the mints its what everyone's telling me because I have pretty bad nausea in the evenings.

A. mints help, sour things help, not letting your stomach get empty by eating small meals and snacks helps. and I ate deli meat with all my pregnancies, as long as you aren't eating it every day constantly, you should be fine. It is dangerous because there can be bacteria. If the meat is heated by toasting it, or microwaving, it is completely fine. and jimmy johns is awesome :)


How effective is the mini pill?
Q. How effective is the mini pill?
I've read on this site that it's 80 percent: http://www.helpingteens.org/articles/sex-sexuality-pregnancy/myths-people-use-to-get-sex-information-on-contraception-protection.html

Appearently, it's because girls under 20 are super fertile... and my girlfriend is 15. However, I've read on other sites that it's like 99 percent, I don't know about teenagers. Is the effectiveness also 99 percent when you are 15? Please answer this question if you really know, this is serious :)

A.





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Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?

Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.


Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?
Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.


Pregnancy myths for baby shower?
Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below





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Q. This is a good one that my Grandma told me. She lived in England when she had her first child and it was thought then that if a woman had her child and hadn't had her child baptized that if she went to someone's house before the baby had been baptized that she would spread the pregnancy to any child bearing women in that house as if it were a disease. So new mothers didn't go over to their friends houses to show off their new babies until the baby had been baptized, unless of course the woman wanted to have a child.
Her aunt wanted to get pregnant at the time she had my aunt and her aunt told her that she couldn't get my aunt baptized until she came over to her house.

That is the craziest pregnancy myth I have ever heard.
The drano test lol. My cousin did this and it said she'd have a boy and she did, but I don't count that as a scientific way of determining the sex of the baby.

A. Eating lots of chocolate during pregnancy can make it a girl. LOL. I guess it was invented by a preggo woman that desired to eat alot of chocolate and wanted a girl. as The saying goes "Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice"!!!

Also as a another poster said the hands above the head thing will make the umbilical cord wrap around the baby's head. My grandmother would not let me do it. I KNEW BETTER.


Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?
Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.





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Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?

Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


How effective is the mini pill?
Q. How effective is the mini pill?
I've read on this site that it's 80 percent: http://www.helpingteens.org/articles/sex-sexuality-pregnancy/myths-people-use-to-get-sex-information-on-contraception-protection.html

Appearently, it's because girls under 20 are super fertile... and my girlfriend is 15. However, I've read on other sites that it's like 99 percent, I don't know about teenagers. Is the effectiveness also 99 percent when you are 15? Please answer this question if you really know, this is serious :)

A.


Question about pregnancy myth: Indigestion indicating a baby with lots of hair?
Q. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a girl, and I already have pretty intense indigestion sometimes. And I keep hearing from women I know that this means that my baby will be born with lots of hair. Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the scientific reasoning behind it? At what gestation does a baby even begin to grow hair in the womb? Or is just another wives tale about pregnancy that doesn't really hold any water?

A. With my first, I had tons of indigestion during the last month throughout most of the night. She was 2 weeks late and had a very full, fairly long (3 inches long) coal black hair. She was absolutely beautiful! And still is!!

With my second, the indigestion started around the start of the 3rd trimester and lasted almost all day, every day....and night, I was sleeping sitting up to help ease the pain. He was born 2 weeks early and was so bald his head was shiny. He barely even had eyelashes and eyebrows!

My sister in law had quite a bit of heartburn along with an ultrasound that projected a 'halo' around the baby's head which she was told was lots and lots of hair. He had a small coating of peach fuzz.


What Pregnancy Myths have you Bought into?
Q. I have been hearing a lot of silly things from mothers ever since I found out I'm pregnant. And I must say, even though I know they're probably all myths, I'm beginning to let myself believe them.

The big one for me, is that supposedly if you have no morning sickness, you're having a boy. Well, at 6 weeks, I haven't had a sign of morning sickness, so I'm beginning to wonder if they're right!

So-- Are there things that other mother's have told you- that you believe?

Share your stories!

A. I didn't have morning sickness with either of my babies - one boy and one girl. In fact, I didn't even feel pregnant until I got to about five months! My sister puked non-stop with hers - a boy and a girl. One thing I was told was that if you get heartburn, the baby will have lots of hair - I got heartburn and my babies were both born with lots of hair ... so ....





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Q. This is a good one that my Grandma told me. She lived in England when she had her first child and it was thought then that if a woman had her child and hadn't had her child baptized that if she went to someone's house before the baby had been baptized that she would spread the pregnancy to any child bearing women in that house as if it were a disease. So new mothers didn't go over to their friends houses to show off their new babies until the baby had been baptized, unless of course the woman wanted to have a child.
Her aunt wanted to get pregnant at the time she had my aunt and her aunt told her that she couldn't get my aunt baptized until she came over to her house.

That is the craziest pregnancy myth I have ever heard.
The drano test lol. My cousin did this and it said she'd have a boy and she did, but I don't count that as a scientific way of determining the sex of the baby.

A. Eating lots of chocolate during pregnancy can make it a girl. LOL. I guess it was invented by a preggo woman that desired to eat alot of chocolate and wanted a girl. as The saying goes "Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice"!!!

Also as a another poster said the hands above the head thing will make the umbilical cord wrap around the baby's head. My grandmother would not let me do it. I KNEW BETTER.


Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?
Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.





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Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below


What are the best and worst pregnancy myths you ever heard?
Q. Any of them, baby gender, myths while carrying, just any.



Thank you.

A. Worst-You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse and you can predict it by how you are carrying.

The worse the morning sickness, the more likely it is you're having a girl.

If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when you are hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.

If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a lot of hair.

To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy

You should not touch your cat while pregnant

If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.


Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?
Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..


Food questions? Do mints really help with nausea? And is eating deli meat really that big of a deal?
Q. There are so many pregnancy myths and wive's tales its unreal! Just wanna know whats really true from other moms. Im almost 8w pregnant with #1 and I honestly want a Jimmy Johns sandwich so bad I could cry about it. Which I probably will! And as for the mints its what everyone's telling me because I have pretty bad nausea in the evenings.

A. mints help, sour things help, not letting your stomach get empty by eating small meals and snacks helps. and I ate deli meat with all my pregnancies, as long as you aren't eating it every day constantly, you should be fine. It is dangerous because there can be bacteria. If the meat is heated by toasting it, or microwaving, it is completely fine. and jimmy johns is awesome :)





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Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.


Pregnancy myths for baby shower?
Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below


What are the best and worst pregnancy myths you ever heard?
Q. Any of them, baby gender, myths while carrying, just any.



Thank you.

A. Worst-You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse and you can predict it by how you are carrying.

The worse the morning sickness, the more likely it is you're having a girl.

If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when you are hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.

If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a lot of hair.

To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy

You should not touch your cat while pregnant

If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.


Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?
Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..





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Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.


Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?
Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.





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Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?

Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.


Pregnancy myths for baby shower?
Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below


What are the best and worst pregnancy myths you ever heard?
Q. Any of them, baby gender, myths while carrying, just any.



Thank you.

A. Worst-You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse and you can predict it by how you are carrying.

The worse the morning sickness, the more likely it is you're having a girl.

If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when you are hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.

If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a lot of hair.

To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy

You should not touch your cat while pregnant

If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.


Why is it considered bad luck to name a baby before it is born?
Q. I have heard many times that it is bad luck to name a baby before its' birth, and that this superstition is very common in the Jewish culture. Can anyone offer some insight into the origins of this bit of pregnancy myth?

A. I think it's just a general superstition, and isn't just in the Jewish culture. If you name a baby before it's born and it dies before or during birth it's kind of like you cursed it to die. Same with getting a crib before your first trimester is up..





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Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?

Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.


Is there a food or herb that you can consume that will double your chance of having twins?
Q. If you've herd of something like this, what is it? Do you think it's just another pregnancy myth?

A. Cassava, in yams or sweet potatoes.

Also dairy.


Pregnancy myths for baby shower?
Q. I'm planning a baby shower for a friend. I want part of the shower to be like "fact or crap: the pregnancy edition". Can anyone give me some funny or odd pregnancy myths and/or facts. If you give me a myth can you give me the truth as well? Any websites or links would be helpful. Thanks lots in advance.

A. This is more about getting pregnant so I hope it helps. Links below





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What is the craziest pregnancy myth you have heard?

Q. This is a good one that my Grandma told me. She lived in England when she had her first child and it was thought then that if a woman had her child and hadn't had her child baptized that if she went to someone's house before the baby had been baptized that she would spread the pregnancy to any child bearing women in that house as if it were a disease. So new mothers didn't go over to their friends houses to show off their new babies until the baby had been baptized, unless of course the woman wanted to have a child.
Her aunt wanted to get pregnant at the time she had my aunt and her aunt told her that she couldn't get my aunt baptized until she came over to her house.

That is the craziest pregnancy myth I have ever heard.
The drano test lol. My cousin did this and it said she'd have a boy and she did, but I don't count that as a scientific way of determining the sex of the baby.

A. Eating lots of chocolate during pregnancy can make it a girl. LOL. I guess it was invented by a preggo woman that desired to eat alot of chocolate and wanted a girl. as The saying goes "Girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice"!!!

Also as a another poster said the hands above the head thing will make the umbilical cord wrap around the baby's head. My grandmother would not let me do it. I KNEW BETTER.


Is there truth to the ideas that carrying high/low & having a hard/easy pregnancy are signs of the baby's sex?
Q. I always hear people say that if you are carrying high, the baby is probably a boy, and if you're carrying low, it's probably a girl (maybe the other way around, but I think I got it right). I've also heard that most women get sicker when pregnant with girls than with boys. Is there any truth to these, or are they just pregnancy myths? What have your experiences been? Thanks :)

A. Well in my experience it was opposite!

If a woman's carrying low, it's a boy; if she's carrying high, it's a girl.
False. If a woman's carrying high, this may be her first pregnancy or her body's in good shape. Stomach muscles have a tendency to become more elastic with each pregnancy, so a belly that's seen more than one pregnancy may hang a little low.
HERES A COOL PAGE ABOUT MYTHS IN PREGNANCY:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/old_wives_tales.html


this page is kinda cool..idk if i believe any of it tho
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/0,,j012,00.html


Do you want to know 12 pregnancy myths to ignore?
Q. It's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, a physician at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School, has unearthed the following sample of 12 pregnancy myths that he says can be safely ignored. I've never heard of any of these myths; but then, I've never been pregnant.

The worse your morning sickness, the more likely you are to have a girl. (Dr. Shmerling does point out, however, that several studies have shown that women who are hospitalized for morning sickness are slightly more likely to deliver a girl.)
If you raise your arms above your head while pregnant (as when hanging up clothes on a clothesline), the baby will get the cord wrapped around its neck.
If you get a lot of heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will have a thick head of hair.
Avoid sleeping on your back; or, always sleep on your left side.
To keep your unborn child safe, avoid sex and exercise during pregnancy.
You should not touch a cat while pregnant. Women are indeed advised not to handle their cat's litter while pregnant because a cat's stool may carry a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection in the mother and a possible cause of deformities in the fetus. However, other activities, such as petting your cat or allowing it to sit on your lap, are not prohibited. If you want complete peace of mind about this, you can have your cat tested for toxoplasmosis.
If you are pregnant, you cannot have x-rays and should avoid microwaves and computer terminals. Excessive or needless radiation should always be avoided, pregnant or not, but you should follow your doctor's recommendations for x-rays that are necessary. Modern microwave ovens and computer terminals do not expose the fetus to harmful radiation.
Don't take a bath if you are pregnant.
If the weather is stormy or the moon is full, you are more likely to go into labor, even if you are weeks away from your due date.
Avoid spicy foods � they can trigger labor before you are ready.
Avoid bumpy car rides � they can trigger labor; or, labor can be triggered by being bumped in the abdomen or by lifting groceries.
You can determine your baby's gender by the position of sexual intercourse when the baby was conceived, and by how your baby is situated in the womb.

A. i am so glad my wife had to do this.. all i can say is if you have any worries go to the doctor that is what they are there for.. good luck to you all our there that are going to have babies.


Can having an orgasm cause preterm labor?
Q. I'm 32 weeks and my doctors tell me that I have to much amniotic fluid around the baby. I've heard some pregnancy myths that having an orgasm during the last trimester can cause preterm labor. I was wondering if that's true and if so am I at an increased risk. Should I avoid having one?

A. If that were true I would have had my baby a loooong time ago.





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