9 Pregnancy Myths That Must Be Busted You just found out that you are pregnant. Congratulations. You may be wondering what to expect during your pregnancy, and that is not only normal but it is something you need to learn about.
You may have heard many pregnancy myths in the past, and some of them may even concern you. However, it is time to find out about what is true and what is just a myth. Let’s take a look at 9 pregnancy myths that must be busted right now.
1. Myth 1 Pregnancy is supposed to last for 9 months. The truth: If you think about it, the most common pregnancies last for 280 days which is 10 months. Can you imagine being 10 months pregnant? You don’t need to because the date goes back to when your last period was, which adds 2 weeks of pregnancy right there. That said before you actually were pregnant the same month you did conceive, those few weeks are always added to your pregnancy. That is why you never hear of anyone being 1 or 2 weeks pregnant.
2. Myth 2 You are going to end up gaining a lot of weight and you will end up with unsightly stretch marks. The truth: You have to realize that every pregnancy is different and every woman will have a different pregnancy experience. Some women do not gain a lot of weight even if they don’t have morning sickness, and some women will not end up with stretch marks. In fact, you don’t want to gain a lot of weight because that will increase your chances of developing conditions like gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. It is best to work with a dietician during your pregnancy to ensure that you gain a healthy amount of weight.
