Conception and the embryo’s development into a full-grown baby is an extraordinary journey that every mother proudly embraces. But, while experiencing these events yourselves is blissful, reading some interesting pregnancy facts with spark some additional joy. These facts are great to read if you are planning to conceive or pregnant. From the average pregnancy duration to how much the uterus can grow in size, these facts contain all the information a woman would love to read and explore about the expecting mothers and their unborn babies. Read on as we share some interesting pregnancy facts with you and also debunk a few pregnancy myths in between.
Pregnancy Facts You Probably Didn’t Know Before
You must have come across a lot of myths while you are pregnant. Some common ones are debunked here: Fact: The shape or size of the pregnant belly has nothing to say about your baby’s gender. So, if someone tells you that you would deliver a girl or a boy just by looking at your belly, do not believe it. Fact: Fully ripe papaya does not harm your pregnancy. However, the presence of latex in unripe or semi-ripe papaya may cause uterine contractions (16). Fact: Not every pregnant woman is at risk due to exercise. So it is better to consult your doctor before doing so and do it under the guidance of an expert trainer. Fact: You do not have to eat for two while you are pregnant. Although your nutrition should improve, you will need only 300 calories extra during pregnancy. Fact: According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, consuming less than 200mg caffeine is not harmful in pregnancy (17).
