12 common (and outrageous) myths about pregnancy
Having carried a small human inside me, I heard my
fair share of the odd things people say to or tell pregnant women to do.
There are a billion myths floating around, some
reflective of our world view and superstitions while others just lack rationale
and reason but may certainly give you a good belly laugh.
Read the list below and share any we may have missed:
1. Two or more pregnant women should not walk together
as the last one to give birth will be in a world of pain.
2. If you are pregnant and crave a particular food but
don’t get it, scratching your skin will give the child a ‘mark’ usually shaped
just like the food you had craved.
3. Do not peep into a bottle or keyhole because your
child will be born with a squinty eye.
4. Avoid having sex late into your pregnancy as the
penis will poke the baby in the eye and give it ‘pink eye’.
5. A lizard
jumping on you is an indicator that you are pregnant.
6. If you have
heartburn during pregnancy it’s because the baby has a lot of hair on its head.
7. If you sit with your legs crossed, delivery will be
difficult.
8. If you start
experiencing boils under your armpit, you are pregnant.
9. If a toddler lifts up your dress, you are also
pregnant.
10. Stay away from needle and thread when you
pregnant, the baby may get tied up in its umbilical cord.
11. Do not
hate, hold a grudge or malice anyone. Your child could come out resembling that
person.
12. Avoiding sleeping a lot during pregnancy, your
baby will be lazy.