Many types of hormonal changes occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy. Therefore, during this time it is absolutely difficult to say that if any woman is facing any problem then all the women will have the same problem. Because such changes depend from person to person. One thing is often said that if a pregnant woman is feeling very lazy in the morning i.e. morning sickness, then the child in the womb is a girl. There are many such myths related to pregnancy around us. Let us find out how much truth is there in this?
There is a big section of the society that believes these things blindly. The most surprising thing is that despite being a myth, it outweighs the truth. Myth Vs Facts is the special offer of ‘ABP Live Hindi’ regarding such things. The ‘Myth Vs Facts Series’ is an attempt to bring you out of the quagmire of dogmas and bring you the truth.
Fact Check
The more severe a woman’s morning sickness, the more likely it is that she will give birth to a girl. Or so a popular myth goes. And if you ask any expert on this subject, it may just be a myth. But research shows that there may be some truth in this. A study published in 2004 found that women who received treatment for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy had a slightly higher proportion of women who gave birth to girls than women who did not receive treatment.
Morning sickness during pregnancy is nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. It affects 70 to 85 percent of pregnant women. This happens due to changes in hormone levels during pregnancy.
More about morning sickness:
This type of problem starts in the first three months of pregnancy and continues from 14th to 16th week. However, some women may experience such symptoms throughout the entire 9 months of pregnancy.
There are many home remedies for morning sickness
Some gynecologists recommend over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
Acupressure and aromatherapy can also be done to get relief from morning sickness.
To avoid morning sickness, avoid strong smells and take small sips.
Fresh fruits, boiled eggs, curd, cheese, sherbet, crackers and cereals should be eaten.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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