5 misconceptions about pregnancy you should stop believing

MINH HOÀNG (THEO HEALTHSHOTS) |

Many misconceptions about pregnancy are still trusted despite their misconceptions and harm. Here are the things you should stop believing in immediately.

Lam tuong ve thai ky ban nen ngung tin. Do hoa: Minh Hoang
mistaken beliefs about pregnancy you should stop believing. Graphics: Minh Hoang

Myth 1: Pregnancy is for two people

This is a familiar advice that almost every pregnant mother has heard. However, there is no scientific basis to confirm that pregnant women need to eat double the portion. Eating too much does not help the baby feel healthy but can also cause the mother to gain too much weight, making the birth process difficult. Instead of feeding two people, pregnant mothers should eat enough nutrients and consult a doctor to build a reasonable diet.

Myth 2: Moisturizing will erase skin fat

Moisturizers can help soften the skin and reduce the risk of sagging, but once sagging has appeared, no cream can completely remove them. Regular skin care is only partly preventive.

Myth 3: Pregnancy should not be affected by exercise

Proper exercise during pregnancy is not only safe but also very beneficial for the health of mother and baby. Just avoid exercises that strongly affect the abdominal area. Pregnant mothers can choose gentle exercises such as walking and yoga to help the body stay healthy and give birth more easily.

Myth 4: Sexual intercourse during pregnancy is dangerous

Many people are concerned that "those things" will have a negative impact on the fetus, but that is not true. For most healthy pregnant women, sex is completely safe - it can even bring a feeling of closeness and comfort.

Myth 5: Your hair cannot be dyed during pregnancy

Some people believe that chemicals in hair dye can harm the fetus. However, most studies show that this risk is very low. Pregnant women can completely dye their hair if they choose a safe product with few chemicals and ensure an airy environment when using it.

MINH HOÀNG (THEO HEALTHSHOTS)
TIN LIÊN QUAN

Benefits of using probiotics during pregnancy

|

Using probiotics during pregnancy is not only safe but also brings many benefits to the digestive system, immunity, and health of both mother and baby.

Pregnancy can affect bone health

|

Pregnancy can affect bone health. But with a reasonable diet and healthy lifestyle, you can still maintain healthy bones throughout pregnancy.

How to eat pineapple safely for pregnant mothers during pregnancy

|

Pineapple was once misunderstood as harmful during pregnancy, but in fact, if eaten properly, this is a nutritious and safe fruit for pregnant mothers.

Official list of 51 wards of Hanoi after the merger

|

Hanoi City has 126 commune-level administrative units, including 51 wards and 75 communes after the arrangement and merger.

Drainage project is under construction, people in Thu Duc City suffer from bad roads and traffic jams

|

HCMC - The Nguyen Duy Trinh drainage project is under construction for a long time, causing the roads to be flooded, muddy, and congested during the rainy season, causing difficulties for people.

Iran fires more than 370 missiles at Israel, US diplomatic facility damaged

|

Iran's heavy missile attacks have caused heavy damage to Israel, and the US diplomatic facility in Tel Aviv has also been affected.

Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Thai Thu Xuong congratulates Lao Dong Newspaper

|

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press (June 21,25 - June 21, 2025), on the afternoon of June 16, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Thai Thu Xuong and a working delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor came to congratulate the collective of cadres, reporters and employees of Lao Dong Newspaper.

The reason why People's Artist Tu Long apologized to the audience after 6 nights of performance

|

People's Artist Tu Long and many artists were choked up in emotion when witnessing the support of the audience for Call Me by Fire.

Benefits of using probiotics during pregnancy

THIỆN NHÂN (THEO onlymyhealth) |

Using probiotics during pregnancy is not only safe but also brings many benefits to the digestive system, immunity, and health of both mother and baby.

Pregnancy can affect bone health

THIỆN NHÂN (THEO onlymyhealth) |

Pregnancy can affect bone health. But with a reasonable diet and healthy lifestyle, you can still maintain healthy bones throughout pregnancy.

How to eat pineapple safely for pregnant mothers during pregnancy

THIỆN NHÂN (THEO onlymyhealth) |

Pineapple was once misunderstood as harmful during pregnancy, but in fact, if eaten properly, this is a nutritious and safe fruit for pregnant mothers.