The document discusses and debunks 10 common myths and misconceptions about pregnancy that are often passed down through generations. An expert counselor analyzes each myth, providing facts and evidence to show they are not true. Some myths busted include that eating certain foods can determine the baby's features or skin tone, and that a pregnant woman needs to double her food intake. The myths are often based on superstitions rather than science.

1. 10-Indian pregnancy myths
busted!
When you are pregnant be ready to get advices from all
directions, pouring in generously without any second
thought given to them. The problem is not the well-
meaning advices, but that they are seldom correct
scientifically and are based on superstitions passed
from one generation to the other. Most women believe
in them out of fear and for the sake of her baby’s well-
being. However, it is wise to validate these advices
which are just myths, before you start acting on them.
Here are 10 common ones busted by Sonali Shivlani, an
Internationally Certified Pregnancy, Lactation and Child
Nutrition Counselor.

2. Myth 1: Hanging pictures of beautiful
babies on the wall result in cute babies.
• Fact: Looks and features of the newborn
depend on genetics. Hanging photos of cute
babies does not ensure any particular
features in your baby. However, having good
looking or positive pictures on the wall can
surely make the would-be mother feel good
which is great for overall pregnancy and
well-being. Remember, stress alone holds a
lot of power to hamper your baby’s growth
and development both aesthetically and
physiologically. So be positive always.

3. Myth 2: Drinking coconut water after the
seventh month of pregnancy makes the baby’s
head as large as the coconut.
• Fact:
• We are wondering from where did this
come from. This is completely
false. Coconut water is a good source of
potassium and should be consumed in
moderation for optimum gut health. It
will have no impact on the size of the
baby’s head.

4. Myth 3: Drinking coconut water will result
in the baby having a lot of hair and the
mother getting acidity.
• Fact: Again, not true! The baby generally lays
head-down in the third trimester and the acidity
that the mother suffers from is a result of her
growing belly. As the mother progresses into her
pregnancy the uterus stretches out and pushes
the intestine upward which makes the process of
digestion sluggish and is responsible for all the
acidity and constipation.
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5. Myth 4: Eating something white first thing in
the morning will result in a fair-skinned baby.
• Fact: Oh really! Then all that milk and bread would
have turned anyone white by now. This is sheer
myth. The color of the food you eat has no bearing
on the complexion of your newborn. Like looks, it
too depends on your genetics.

6. Myth 5: One should not indulge in any activity
during an eclipse else the baby will be born with
some deformity.
• Fact:
• An eclipse is a natural
phenomenon. It will definitely
not cause any defects or
deformities in the baby. This
does not mean you look at one
with the naked eye. General
precautions need to be taken by
everyone, not just by pregnant
women.

7. Myth 6: The shape of the stomach can
help determine the sex of the baby.
• Fact: The stomach is shaped on how the baby lays
in the womb. Whether it is a girl or boy cannot be
deciphered based on the shape. Here are nine
other funny ways in which people try to predict
their baby’s gender.
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8. Myth 7: The type of cravings a pregnant woman
has can determine the sex of the baby.
• Fact: Pregnancy cravings are essentially due to
nutritional deficiencies in the body and not
because it is a girl or boy. There is no concrete
proof that craving for a certain food means the
woman is expecting a girl and vice versa.
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9. Myth 8: The mother’s complexion
determines the sex of the baby.
• Fact: It’s actually hormones which cause skin
changes during pregnancy like patches on the
neck, dark underarms and at times even
darkening of skin on the face which is called the
pregnancy mask.

10. Myth 9: Eating ghee or oil will help the baby
slide out from the vagina during labor.
• Fact: Ghee or oil does not help the baby slide
out easily in any way. All they do is add a
whole lot of calories in your body which
becomes difficult to shed once the baby is
born. Refrain from eating piles of fatty food
and eat a healthy, balanced meal.

11. Myth 10: Pregnant women need to double their diet
quantity as they are eating for two people.
• Fact: This is quite common but is untrue. Though
you are eating for two people, you do not have to
double the quantity of food. All you need to add is
300 extra calories. The healthier options you
choose, the better it is. Pregnant women need
extra nutrition from all food groups and not just
fat. Never indulge in eating for two, here are
reasons why it is not healthy.
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