Myth: Pregnancy is 9 months long
Truth: It is closer to 10 months long. A due date is not an absolute.

Myth: Having sex during pregnancy can harm the baby.
Truth: Sex during pregnancy is safe and will not injure the baby's head or body.

Myth: A fast heartbeat means the baby is a girl
Truth: Girls can have slow heartbeats and boys can have fast heartbeats.
Each baby is unique.

Myth: You'll go into labor as soon as you lose your mucus plug.
Truth: Good try. No.

Other Myths that aren't quite true:

• You can tell the sex of your unborn baby by the height of your belly.
• Boys sit higher in the womb than girls do.
• More babies are born during full moons.
• For each child you give birth to, you will lose a tooth.
• Heartburn during pregnancy means your baby will have lots of hair.
• All pregnant women have unusual cravings, like pickles and ice cream.