Pregnancy: Conception – Maternity – Trimester
Can orgasms trigger miscarriage

Can orgasms trigger miscarriage

What the evidence says The short answer is no: in a normal pregnancy with no complications, orgasms do not cause miscarriage. Mayo Clinic and Tommy’s both state that sex and orgasms are not known to trigger pregnancy loss in otherwise uncomplicated pregnancies. A review of the medical literature also found no studies showing that sexual […]

Do workouts cause preterm labor

Do workouts cause preterm labor

What the research actually shows The strongest summary of the evidence is reassuring. A systematic review and meta-analysis found that in normal-weight women with singleton, uncomplicated pregnancies, aerobic exercise for about 35 to 90 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week was not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or shorter gestation. In […]

Can running cause miscarriage myth

Can running cause miscarriage myth

Why the running-miscarriage myth spreads so easily Miscarriage is emotionally painful and often happens before a clear cause is identified, so people naturally look for something to blame. Running is visible, physically demanding, and easy to single out. If a loss happens after a workout or a long run, the timeline can feel persuasive even […]

Can you get pregnant during your period myth

Can you get pregnant during your period myth

Why the myth survives It is easy to see why people assume menstruation and pregnancy cannot overlap: bleeding usually marks the start of a new cycle, and ovulation tends to happen later. But the menstrual cycle is variable, and the timing of its phases is not identical from one person to another or even from […]

Does morning sickness mean a girl

Does morning sickness mean a girl

The short answer Morning sickness can happen with pregnancies carrying girls, boys, and multiples, so it should not be used as a dependable way to predict fetal sex. The belief that stronger nausea means a girl is understandable because some research has found a small statistical association between more frequent nausea and vomiting and female […]

Do cravings predict baby gender

Do cravings predict baby gender

The short answer: cravings are not a gender test Cravings are one of the most memorable parts of pregnancy, but they are not a reliable predictor of baby gender. A craving for sweets is often said to mean a girl, while salty or protein-heavy foods are said to mean a boy. Other versions of the […]

Is pregnancy always joyful and should you always feel happy pregnant

Is pregnancy always joyful and should you always feel happy pregnant

The myth of the always-happy pregnancy The idea that pregnancy should be continuously joyful is powerful. It appears in social media announcements, family expectations, advertising, and even casual comments such as “you must be so excited.” For some people, pregnancy is indeed a time of profound happiness. For others, joy is intermittent, complicated, or absent […]

Can stress cause miscarriage myth

Can stress cause miscarriage myth

Why this myth is so painful The myth that stress causes miscarriage can turn grief into self-blame. After a loss, it is natural for the mind to look for a controllable explanation: “I was too anxious,” “I cried too much,” “I worked too hard,” or “I should have stayed calm.” But miscarriage is usually not […]

Can ultrasound harm the baby myth

Can ultrasound harm the baby myth

Why the myth persists The belief that ultrasound might harm a baby often comes from a very reasonable instinct: pregnancy is a time when people want to avoid unnecessary risk. Medical technology can feel mysterious, and the word “scan” may sound similar across different tests. Many people know that some imaging methods involve radiation, so […]

Is hair dye unsafe during pregnancy myth

Is hair dye unsafe during pregnancy myth

Why the myth exists The myth that hair dye is unsafe during pregnancy likely persists because it contains a kernel of understandable concern. Hair dyes can contain chemicals, including aromatic amines, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia or ammonia substitutes, resorcinol, and other compounds depending on the product and formulation. Pregnancy is also a period when people are […]