Common pregnancy fears, and why you shouldn't worry

True, some foods are not ok (ask your doctor for advice) but as long as you keep a generally balanced and healthy diet, the baby should be A-Okay!

Boy do we hear this a lot! Be sure your baby will NOT be harmed if you sleep on your belly. In fact, you won't be able to in later months due to size.

Never let this rule your thought. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester. If you passed the 14 weeks mark, your risk is less than 1%!

This is unlikely to happen, as you will most probably be warned by contractions ahead of time, to give you a heads-up that baby’s ready to come.

Suffocation is impossible since baby doesn't need to breathe in the womb.. In fact 35% of babies are born with the cord around their necks and are ok!

This is the biggest myth ever :) Your baby feeds off your nutrients stores and gets all it needs to grow and develop, even when you are hungry!

Despite what you may think, your baby cannot feel when you have intercourse. She is protected by the amniotic fluid in the womb and by your abdomen.

With standard treatments, risk of chemicals being absorbed into your body is very low. Keratine treatments are not ok to do during pregnancy though.

Not true! Sure not everything will look like it used to, but if it took nine months to put the weight on you can’t expect it to disappear overnight!

With the right help, a fetus from 28weeks+ can survive outside the womb. The big majority of them will live normal and healthy lives.

A common fear amongst mothers! Just remember that Mother Nature works hard to ensure proper development. Most babies are born perfectly healthy!

Especially first time mums! But rest assure that your maternal instincts will kick in once your baby is born, and your natural abilities will aid you.