5 bizarre pregnancy myths: Pointy belly, grandma’s hair &

1. Each child costs a tooth

The all-clear: This myth is not true! At least not as long as you take good care of your teeth during pregnancy and brush them carefully. Although there is an increased need for calcium during pregnancy, this should not be so immense that it could be responsible for tooth loss. If you continue to pay attention to your oral hygiene, go to the dentist regularly and brush properly, even if the pregnancy doesn’t cost you a tooth.

2. Grandmother’s hair determines gender

In addition to the shape of the abdomen, the hair color of the maternal grandmother is said to be an indicator of the possible gender of the baby. If the future grandma is already gray, the expectant mother should be expecting a boy. On the other hand, if the grandmother kept her natural hair color, the baby should be a girl, as the saying goes. There is, of course, no truth to this pregnancy myth: there is no connection between grandma’s hair color and baby’s sex. Luckily, too, because dyed hair is not included in this old wives’ tale!

3. Girls steal beauty

According to popular belief, a girl robs her mother of her beauty. Many women therefore assume that if they are made more attractive during pregnancy, they will soon give birth to a daughter. However, this myth is not true: if the mother’s appearance changes, this is due to the hormonal changes, not the baby’s gender. In fact, many expectant mothers enjoy a rosy complexion, strong fingernails and full, shiny hair during pregnancy. Pregnancy is therefore more of a real beauty tip! 😉

4. Pregnant women eat for two

Although an expectant mother not only feeds herself during pregnancy, but also the child growing in her body, this saying is a bit exaggerated. Towards the end of pregnancy, it should cover the daily additional requirement of approx. 200 to 250 calories, but that by no means justifies eating a second portion. In order for the baby to develop well, the mother should ensure a healthy and balanced diet – instead of insisting on second helpings!

5. If you have a bulging stomach, it will be a boy

A common pregnancy myth is that the shape of the abdomen reveals the sex of the baby. For example, a pointed belly should be typical for a boy, while it tends to be broader for a girl. Although scientists have already been able to prove in the past that there is nothing to this old wives’ tale, the myth persists. Whether round or pointed: In both cases it can be either a boy or a girl.

The shape of your belly during pregnancy depends on completely different factors: your body shape and posture, whether this is your first baby or whether you have already given birth to several children, the size of the baby itself and the quantity of the amniotic fluid. However, the sex of the baby is not a criterion.