There are still plenty of myths about pregnancy that are circulated regularly – from what you should and shouldn’t eat, to how to predict your baby’s sex, to safety. Here we look at some of the most popular pregnancy myths out there and dispel them with the facts.
Author: Tara Shirazian, MD, Founder Mommy Matters
Tara is the intrepid mother of two and ob/gyn who founded Mommy Matters. She is a practicing gynecologic surgeon and an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, and is recognized as an international leader in global women’s health and a frequently cited expert in this field. Tara is also an accomplished researcher focused on interventions designed to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality, with work published in such prominent medical journals as the American Journal of Perinatology and ACOG Today.
What Every New Mother Needs: A Recovery Plan
While I understand the desire to minimize hospital based interventions, I promise that most of what happens on labor and delivery is uncertain at best, and trying to control the delivery process can only disappoint. But, the good news is, after the delivery of your infant there are some things you can plan. I would consider everything you need for yourself and infant.