Ice Chip Torture During Labor Myth: American Society of Anesthesiologists Suggests Fasting Unnecessary The Myth of Chewing Ice Cubes During Labor Myths surrounding labor and birth are plentiful; as science advances and research moves along, myths are identified, and old ways discarded. The “Ice-Chips- During-Labor-Thing” is one such myth. And, for the most part, […]
Can A Pregnant Woman Safely Lift Weights? The Old School Philosophy Says, “No Way!” To Pregnancy And Weightlifting People of yesteryear, especially those over 70 or so, may not have the same ideas regarding weightlifting as younger folks. People of the younger generations, like myself, associate weightlifting with fitness and health. Many of our elders […]
Perhaps The Worst Pregnancy Myth So Far? There are so many myths about pregnancy, but this one is particularly insidious. Why? Because it is untrue and damaging. Unless there’s a medical reason, a pregnant person should always be getting their fair share of daily exercise! It’s actually really important. And, this isn’t just my opinion. […]
In the real world, myths have their own energy and are sustained by mindless repetition. Sometimes these myths are started by a well-intentioned, if culturally-insensitive, health professional. A pregnant woman’s doctor, a man from a non-ethnic background, discovers his patient is eating hot peppers daily, and is concerned. Among cultures with a distinct focus on […]