Motherhood certainly brings on joy and excitement, but with that also comes uncertainty especially when you only want the best for the growing baby in your body. Unfortunately, it is not only you who has well-meaning thoughts. All of a sudden, you being pregnant becomes everybody’s business, and everyone is going to want to give your their two cents.
Myths, old-wives tales, pantangs, superstition, call it what you will, these beliefs have been around since the dawn of time. While some have valid explanations behind them, others can sound downright ridiculous. A fail-proof tip to remember is to take these ‘advice’ with a pinch of salt and smile through them all – after all, we don’t want a fight to start now do we? But also because everyone just wants the best for you and baby. Here are the top 10 common pregnancy myths that we hear over and over again, even though they are well and truly busted.