Misconceptions about pregnancy

1- Stop caffeine permanently: There is no evidence of a risk if less than 300 mg of caffeine is consumed per day, which is equivalent to two cups of coffee.

2- Pregnant women who are over the age of 35 should undergo various pregnancy tests: the correct view is that they should undergo more medical tests to find out the possibility of any genetic defect.

3- An epidural prolongs the delivery period for hours: This saying is correct in a small percentage, as subjecting to an epidural causes a woman’s impulse to be delayed for about 15 minutes during childbirth.

4- Refrain from eating unpasteurized soft cheese: A pregnant woman can enjoy some soft cheese, provided that she makes sure that the milk is pasteurized in a good way to prevent contamination with Listeria bacteria.