Pregnancy is a woman's sacred calling, but that is no reason for mothers to see it as a "constraint" that prevents them from eating and exercising normally, or even causes tension and stress. Below are the misconceptions that many expectant mothers commonly have. Let's learn about them with Yến Sào Sài Gòn!
Pregnancy Is a Health "Problem"
For many women, pregnancy is an unusual period for the body, which makes them feel bothered. Having a tiny life gradually growing inside the body makes them anxious. Mothers become obsessed with what they should eat and what they must not eat, and with the idea that a pregnant woman's diet must be doubled compared with normal,… Many mothers also feel constantly afraid when eating, worrying that this or that food will harm the baby.
The truth: Pregnancy is a perfectly normal matter; it is not an illness. Therefore, expectant mothers do not need to make a big deal of it; a healthy, scientific diet with adequate nutritional supplementation for pregnant women is enough.
Moving a Lot Will Affect the Baby
Many mothers dare not move much during pregnancy, especially exercise, for fear of hurting the baby. Many mothers also believe that during pregnancy they must rest a lot and spend most of their time lying in bed. However, this is not only unhelpful but can also harm the health of both mother and baby.
The truth: Gentle exercise is truly beneficial for the mother's health and for childbirth. If mothers move little and lie down a lot, they are very likely to become obese, develop high blood pressure and have difficult deliveries. Therefore, during pregnancy, mothers can still walk around freely, unless there is some pregnancy problem for which the doctor asks them to limit activity.
Being Pregnant Means Eating for 2
Being pregnant means eating double to supplement nutrition for the baby in the womb. This is a mistaken idea about nutrition for pregnant women that over 90% of mothers hold.
The truth: According to experts, during pregnancy mothers only need about 300-400 extra calories per day to get the energy they need. Eating too much may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clots, pre-eclampsia, difficult delivery…
You Must Take Lots of Iron and Calcium
You must take as much calcium, iron, folic acid, Omega-3,… as possible.
The truth: These are all necessary substances for mothers during pregnancy. However, taking them arbitrarily or in excess can harm the baby's development. Therefore, expectant mothers should consult their doctor to take the appropriate dose.
Will Vaccination Cause a Miscarriage?
Many mothers insist on not getting vaccinated during pregnancy for fear of miscarriage or complications, yet they do not want their child to be affected by the flu during pregnancy.
The truth: This is a misconception with no scientific basis. Many studies have shown that the risk of newborns catching the flu in the first 6 months of life can be reduced by up to 70% if the mother gets a flu vaccination during pregnancy.
Mothers who do not get a flu vaccination in the first 2 trimesters are quite likely to catch the flu in the 3rd trimester. Therefore, doctors will advise expectant mothers to be fully vaccinated to keep the baby healthy from inside the womb through to birth.
Above are 5 misconceptions that mothers often have. We hope that with the explanations above, women will take a more open view, not worry too much about pregnancy, and instead stay cheerful and think positively, following a suitable exercise and nutrition plan for pregnant women to keep mother and baby healthy.
[Tip]: 1 Minute a Day for the Health of Mother and Baby
Besides throwing out the 5 mistaken views above right away, expectant mothers should not hesitate to try the 1-minute secret of steamed bird's nest from Yến Sào Sài Gòn. Bird's nest is considered a nutritious food for everyone, and expectant mothers are no exception. Just 1 minute a day with steamed bird's nest will help provide mothers with full nutrition, boost resistance, prevent stress and help the baby develop outstandingly.
Yến Sào Sài Gòn steamed bird's nest has a high nutritional content and can be combined with many other delicious, nutritious ingredients such as red dates, lotus seeds, pandan, chia seeds… according to mothers' requests and preferences.