6/13/22, 12:19 PM
Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked | Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
DR. LORI GORE-GREEN'S PORTFOLIO OF EXPERIENCE AS A WOMEN'S HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Lori Gore-Green’s Biography
Contact
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Presentations by Dr. Lori Gore-Green
Dr. Lori Gore-Green Blog
Multimedia
Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked June 8, 2022 by Dr. Lori Gore-Green (Edit)
You often hear a lot of things about pregnancy throughout your life, and you may even believe some of the things you hear, whether they’re true or not. If you haven’t been pregnant or been the partner of someone who is pregnant, you may not have had a reason to discern fact from fiction. Once you’re put into that situation though, it becomes important to understand what’s a common pregnancy myth, and what isn’t. This can help you be as safe as possible, while also living your pregnancy to the fullest. Here are a few common pregnancy myths, debunked.
You Can’t Exercise While Pregnant Getting active is a good practice for you and your baby’s health. If you’re already familiar with your routine from before pregnancy, and you’re not worried about developing any new problems, then continue with it after a discussion with your doctor. However, avoid doing new vigorous activities such as jumping, excessive stretching, and holding your breath, to name a few. For optimal health during pregnancy, you should aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous drlorigore-green.com/common-pregnancy-myths-debunked/
1/4
6/13/22, 12:19 PM
Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked | Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
physical activity five days a week. If you were not active before becoming pregnant, try gentle exercises such as walking or low-impact exercises.
You Can’t Drink Caffeine While Pregnant Although it’s been advised to avoid caffeine during pregnancy, recent studies have shown that it’s safe to consume moderate amounts of it as long as the proper precautions are taken beforehand. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, women can safely consume up to 200 milligrams of caffeine a day, about a 12-ounce cup of coffee. More than 200 milligrams can potentially penetrate the placenta barrier, and it can cause miscarriages.
You Can’t Have Sex While Pregnant Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it’s perfectly safe to have sex while you’re pregnant. It’s not physically possible to penetrate past the vagina, so there’s no danger to your unborn baby during those long, 9 months. If you choose to have sex later in your pregnancy, you may have mild contracts that are commonly known as Braxton Hicks contractions. These may seem uncomfortable, but they’re actually a normal occurrence and will eventually pass.
You’ll Suffer From Morning Sickness While Pregnant While having morning sickness during pregnancy isn’t a myth, having it only in the morning is. The fact of the matter is that it’s possible to experience nausea and vomiting at any point of the day when you’re pregnant, and over 70% of women experience it at some point during the day due to periodic hormonal changes. Morning sickness tends to calm down after the first trimester, but if you’re still struggling with it in the second trimester, try eating frequent small, dry snacks such as crackers or dry cereal, as opposed to skipping meals.
Filed Under: Dr. Lori Gore-Green, Women's Health Tagged With: Baby, Dr. Lori Gore-Green, Myth, Newborn, pregnancy, Pregnant, Women's Health
drlorigore-green.com/common-pregnancy-myths-debunked/
2/4
6/13/22, 12:19 PM
Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked | Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
Medical News
Intranasal Zavegepant Shows Promise in Acute Migraine Prediabetes May be an Independent Risk Factor for MI Placebo Responses in Migraine Prevention Trials Tick Upward Over Time Avoid These Financial Mistakes; Transitioning to an Administrative Role Peril in Paradise: Rat Lungworm's Threat in Tropical Getaways Should Docs Get Paid for Time Spent on Prior Authorizations? TAVR Pacemaker Rate Dips to Single Digits Nationwide, but Outlier Hospitals Remain Stigma Common Among Migraine Patients
Dr. Lori Gore-Green: Links
drlorigore-green.com/common-pregnancy-myths-debunked/
3/4
6/13/22, 12:19 PM
Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked | Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Women's Health Professional
Dr. Lori Gore-Green | Gynecology and Obstetrics Dr. Lori Gore-Green |Community Service Dr. Lori Gore-Green Community Service Info
RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE COPYRIGHT © ABOUT DR. LORI GORE-GREEN ·
drlorigore-green.com/common-pregnancy-myths-debunked/
4/4