Originally Posted by
junipergal
Pregnant women who carry low = boy, or pregnancy acne = girl.
Pregnant women shouldn't take baths.
Pregnant women shouldn't eat fish
Some truths here:
Pregnant women shouldn't take baths - somewhat true. Hot water can raise the body temperature and be detrimental to the fetus. It is okay to take warm baths, but not if your water has broken. Baths are sometimes recommended to see if you are actually in labor - warm bath can stop "false" labor, but will not stop the real thing.
Pregnant women shouldn't eat fish - true. There are species of fish that are very high in mercury content. Doctors now recommend limited fish eating if pregnant or trying to conceive.
I worked in OB for many years. I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV!