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Strangest pregnancy myths parents believe
Pregnancy myths persist due to cultural traditions and misinformation, affecting parents and pregnant individuals worldwide, according to experts on maternal health.
- Parents widely hold unusual pregnancy beliefs, and these persist widely among parents and pregnant individuals today.
- Cultural traditions help sustain many pregnancy myths, while misinformation and the lingering mystery around pregnancy reinforce those beliefs across families.
- Medical evidence shows many supposed remedies lack scientific support, and health professionals note some popular claims conflict with established guidelines.
- These myths change how expectant people decide about childbirth and care, as parents' beliefs shape prenatal care choices and affect pregnancy experiences.
- Across generations, parents pass down pregnancy lore through parent networks, so public-health communicators urge clearer outreach and information to address persistent myths.
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