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Pregnancy Myths— BUSTED! By Aliah Thomas, RNC-OB
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ou’re six months pregnant and that heartburn is getting worse and worse. You think to yourself, “gosh, my little one must have a head full of hair!” Believe it or not, heartburn and the thickness of an infant’s hair are among many common pregnancy myths that have been passed on over many generations. Many of these myths are often debated by healthcare professionals and passed off as old wives’ tales, but a few have been researched. Let’s explore some of the common myths in pregnancy and determine if they’re fact or fiction!
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