Some prompt unnecessary worry while others can pose real

12 Oct Some prompt unnecessary worry while others can pose real

Debunking the Top 7 Pregnancy Myths

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Some pregnant women worry the vaccine might give them the flu. Others fret that preservatives in the vaccine may hurt their unborn canada goose outlet las vegas baby. But a flu injection won’t give women the flu, Chescheir says, nor canada goose outlet 2015 is there any evidence that flu vaccine harms canada goose outlet germany fetuses.

Instead, a flu shot can be a lifesaver for mother and baby. Pregnancy alters a woman’s immune system, heart, and lungs, making her more vulnerable to getting a severe case of flu. “Women who are pregnant and come canada goose outlet in chicago down with the flu do not tolerate it canada goose outlet houston well and have a much higher risk of becoming extremely sick and a higher risk of dying from the flu than the general population,” Chescheir says.

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Myth: You’re Eating for Two

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canada goose clearance The average woman with a normal weight pre pregnancy needs only about 300 extra calories per day to promote her canada goose outlet parka baby’s growth, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). That’s roughly the number of calories in a glass of skim milk and half canada goose outlet seattle a sandwich. A woman of normal weight should gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy less if she’s overweight. canada goose clearance

Canada Goose Jackets It’s difficult to drop extra pregnancy pounds after birth, Chescheir says. And with each subsequent pregnancy, a woman might become even heavier. Canada Goose Jackets

Also, women who gain more than 50 pounds when they’re carrying just one child have a higher risk of a cesarean section or a difficult vaginal birth, Chescheir says. And babies who are “overgrown” at birth, she says, are more likely to be obese when they’re adults.

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canada goose “We don’t believe there’s any fetal risk from hair dyes and such,” Chescheir says. But strong odors from hair treatment products make some pregnant women feel nauseous. So use them, she says, in a well ventilated space with a fan. canada goose

You can hold off on hair treatments until you’ve passed your first trimester if you’re really worried. You can also avoid dyes with ammonia, which has strong fumes. “Hair changes a lot during pregnancy,” Chescheir says. Products that worked well canada goose outlet buffalo before pregnancy might not give the same results.

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But the case against caffeine isn’t strong. “There does not appear to be any relationship between caffeine consumption and preterm birth,” Chescheir says. Also, if a pregnant woman drinks less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day the amount in about one 12 ounce cup of coffee there’s no clear evidence she faces any increased risk of miscarriage or low birth weight. So be prudent, Chescheir says. Enjoy your java, but stay within the recommended limit per day.

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Airport body scanners, X ray machines at security, radiation from flying at high altitudes think about all that and pretty soon, a staycation sounds awfully tempting.

But don’t worry about the small amounts of radiation that pregnant women might encounter while passing by or through an airport X ray machine or flying at high altitudes, Chescheir says. “We get exposed to radiation all the time from being on the ground, and certainly flying increases that a bit. But the kind of radiation you’re exposed to [during air travel] doesn’t have much penetration into the body, so it’s unlikely to ever cause fetal exposure at all.”

canada goose clearance sale Nor are body scanners dangerous. “It’s a very minute amount of radiation, and it’s extremely unlikely to cause any sort of fetal effects,” Chescheir says. Research evaluated by the FDA, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory back up her views. But “because there’s a completely safe alternative,” she says, “I would recommend that [pregnant] women get the pat down. If they don’t want to do that, they should be reassured that going through the body scanner should be fine.” canada goose clearance sale

If you’re planning to fly in your last trimester, check with your canada goose outlet store quebec airline canada goose outlet mall about any restrictions. “Most airlines get a little anxious if you look like you might deliver en route,” Chescheir says.

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Eating two servings of fish per week can be healthy for mom and baby. Coldwater fish in particular contains lots of omega 3 fatty acids, which help with your baby’s brain development and vision.

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Skip raw fish too, canada goose outlet london including sushi or sashimi, according to ACOG. Raw fish is more likely than cooked fish to contain parasites and bacteria. It’s fine, however, to eat cooked sushi.