Beyond the Bump

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

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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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