Along with doctor visits and scans, you also get unsolicited advice from every corner:

• “Don’t eat papaya,”
• “If your belly is round, it’s a girl,”
• “Eclipse ke waqt kuch bhi mat karo!”

At Maternite Hospital, we see moms who come in more confused by family instructions than medical reports.
So today, let’s do what’s most needed: bust the common myths and clear the confusion — one belief at a time.

Myth 1: “Belly shape tells if it’s a boy or girl”

Reality:

This one’s heard across India. Pointy belly? Boy. Broad belly? Girl.
Truth? Your belly shape depends on your body type, muscles, baby’s position, and how many babies you’ve had.
There’s no connection to gender. The only accurate way to know is via medical tests — and in India, that’s legally restricted for a reason.

Myth 2: “Don’t go outside during an eclipse”

Reality:

Many women are told to stay indoors, avoid knives, and not touch metal during solar or lunar eclipses.
There is no scientific evidence that eclipses harm the baby.
If you’re feeling superstitious or want to respect family traditions, that’s okay. But medically?There’s no danger.

Myth 3: “Cold foods like yogurt or banana can harm the baby”

Reality:

In every Rajasthani household, someone will say, “Dahi thandi pad jaayegi,” especially in winters.
But both curd and banana are rich in nutrients — and totally safe unless your maternity doctor in Jaipur advises otherwise due to digestion issues.
Listen to your body more than random advice.

Myth 4: “Spicy food will cause early labour”

Reality:

Spices might cause acidity, yes. But triggering labor? No.
In fact, many women near their due date eat spicy food hoping to bring on contractions — but it rarely works that way.
If it did, we’d be using laal mirch in delivery rooms!

Myth 5: “If you don’t have morning sickness, it’s a boy”

Reality:

Every woman’s pregnancy is different. Some vomit daily. Some don’t at all.
Nausea has more to do with hormone levels, gut sensitivity, and digestion than the baby’s gender.

Myth 6: “Don’t wash your hair too often”

Reality:

This comes from the old idea that wetting your head could cause colds or imbalances.
But hygiene during pregnancy is very important.
Use mild products, avoid heavy bending in the later months, but washing your hair is completely safe.

What We Tell Families at Maternite

We respect traditions — but we stand by science.
At Maternite, we’ve built a space where moms feel safe asking “silly questions” — and where we take the time to answer them with warmth and facts.

That’s what makes us not just a hospital, but a trusted women care hospital in Jaipur.
We know that for a woman to feel confident during pregnancy, she needs emotional support just as much as medical care.

So the next time someone tells you something that makes you worried — ask your doctor.
Not Google. Not the neighbour. Not even the auntie with six kids.

 

Have questions that no one is giving a straight answer to?
Call Maternite at +91 8502021222 and speak to a trusted women care doctor in Jaipur.
Because in your pregnancy, you deserve clarity—not confusion.