So what do I actually have to avoid when pregnant?? Pregnancy myths vs. facts - with Dr Timmy, obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility specialist - a podcast by Beyond The Bump

from 2023-03-21T07:00

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In our 171st episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back in the poddy pod!! And he’s here to talk about pregnancy myths versus facts. We hope you enjoy!!!


  • When I’m pregnant, I can’t:
    • Drink coffee

    • Eat soft serves

    • Eat sushi? And I can’t eat seafood because of the mercury

    • Eat deli meats and soft cheese

    • Eat runny eggs and/or eggs in general



  • Pineapples can cause miscarriages so I should avoid them in pregnancy

  • Avoiding foods during pregnancy leads to a greater risk of bub being allergic to that food

  • I can have tiny bits of alcohol when I’m pregnant

  • If I take Ondansetron or Zofran during pregnancy it increases the risk of my child being born with a cleft lip/palate

  • Ultrasounds are bad for the baby

  • I have to sleep on my side, not on my back during pregnancy

  • Your baby’s gender is impacted by the time in the cycle that you have sex

  • Nausea is worse if you’re having a girl

  • There are different cravings during pregnancy based on gender? Sweet it’s a girl. Savoury if it’s a boy

  • Carrying low means you’re having a boy

  • A faster heart rate is likely to be a girl and a slower one a boy

  • Heartburn means your bub has lots of hair

  • It’s a good sign if I have nausea at the start of my pregnancy

  • I should not do high intensity exercise during my pregnancy

  • Hot baths, saunas and spas are dangerous when I’m pregnant

  • I should be weighted at every antenatal appointment

  • Can I do laser hair removal when pregnant? What about Botox and/or other cosmetic procedures?

  • Can I dye or bleach my hair?

  • Can I smoke/vape during pregnancy?


 


Resource links


Quit Centre - Pregnancy and Maternal Health


 


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