Having heard all the advice during my first pregnancy, this time round I was more aware of the food I 'should' or 'shouldn't' eat and the things I 'can' or 'cannot' do. Like how I shouldn't do any kind of hammering or eat the bananas here in Karlskrona because they have a 'cooling effect'.
That said, we the Chinese are probably known for a myriad of myths, legends and superstitions, many of which are unknown to other cultures.
Below are 10 of the pregnancy myths I've heard from others or read online. Some of you might be jolly well aware of them while others who are hearing them for the first time might be in for a surprise.
I won't really say these are considered fallacies because I do believe in some of them. Like how it's important to keep oneself in a positive and happy state of mind during the pregnancy period and that it feels kind of heartwarming to look at pictures of adorable babies.
But I also can't term them as facts because I know of friends who drank coffee every day when they were pregnant and yet gave birth to super fair-skinned babies and that crab-lovers also do give birth to normal babies.
Nonetheless, it's probably better to be safe than sorry. After all, my baby is my gem for life.
So I do try to avoid scary movies for now, not that I'm a huge fan anyway, and I don't do any craft work on the bed. And I'm taking my own sweet time in doing the packing of the house.
To the hubby, if I'm leaving most of the cleaning, shifting, lifting and repair work to you, you know why, right? =)
P/S: I probably can't help it but touch and rub my belly every day though. It's like a mum's instinct, plus I don't really wanna miss out any of her kicks, punches and headbutts.
What are some other pregnancy myths or taboos you have heard of? Do you believe in them?
