7 Pregnancy Myths Totally Busted

7 Pregnancy Myths Totally Busted
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Plus 2 old wives' tales that are actually true...

When you're pregnant, everyone has to weigh in. Expectant moms have heard it all, so arm yourself with real information before you take that bump out on the town.

Myth: Your third trimester is a no-fly zone. Here's the truth.
Britain's Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released new advice on flying for expectant moms earlier this year.

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Myth: You can't drink coffee. Here's the truth.
Good news for latte-addicts everywhere.

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Truth: Heartburn equals a hairy baby. Here's the truth.
It sounds ridiculous, right?

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Myth: You shouldn't dye your hair. Here's the truth.
About that bronde lob you've been thinking about...

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Myth: Carrying low means you're having a boy. Here's the truth.
Pay no attention to people who think they can predict your baby's gender based on how high or low--or skinny or wide--your belly is.

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Myth: Bad skin means you're having a girl. Here's the truth.
Girls steal their mothers' beauty, right? Um, wrong.

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Myth: You're 35. Better get cracking. Here's the truth.
Does it really matter?

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Truth: A turkey sandwich is bad for your baby. Here's the truth.
Pregnant women are often told they shouldn't eat deli meat, a restriction that is greeted with eye rolls by some moms and docs.

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Myth: You're eating for 2. Here's the truth.
If you seriously crave a Cronut, we dare your well-meaning mother-in-law to stand in your way.

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