6 myths about pregnancy and nutrition
Below are 7 myths about pregnancy and nutrition so that you are well informed during this stage.
6 myths about pregnancy and eating Rita Perez April 6, 2018 No Comments Today there are still many myths about pregnancy and eating. The reality is that studies have been done and the majority of pregnant women continue to listen to grandmothers, neighbors and relatives first about what to do and how to eat during their pregnancy. Secondly, they pay attention to the nurses and thirdly to the doctor or health personnel. It is a fact that we live in a country full of traditions and customs, culturally speaking, and with that come myths. Below are 7 myths about pregnancy and feeding: Most common myths Feeding for two.- The idea that the mother should feed for two is false. In reality you only have to eat approximately 300Kcal more during pregnancy. That is, increase a number more of the usual meals. Do not eat irritating or spicy things.- Some people report that irritating or spicy foods will cause a rash in the baby, and this idea is wrong. Cold or hot foods.- There is a myth that there are some foods with “cold” tendencies such as watermelon and cucumber and others with “hot” tendencies such as coffee, chocolate, cinnamon. These are said to influence the mother’s health status or influence some gastrointestinal discomfort. The reality is that everything would have to do with the hormonal process that the mother is going through. Cravings.- These are a product of the amount of hormones that are being released but will have nothing to do with tastes or preferences of the fetus. Overweight of the mother.- In some regions of the country it is thought that the more weight the pregnant woman has, the better she will be able to support and feed the fetus. However, it is known from studies that Obese mothers run the same or greater health risks than a mother who is underweight or malnourished. Sweet and salty foods.- It is also believed that sweet or salty foods will influence the sex of the baby. This is completely a myth since sex is genetically programmed from the moment of fertilization when the sperm penetrates the egg and will manifest between approximately the fourth and fifth month of pregnancy.
