LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Oct 02, 2026
Experiencing heartburn while pregnant can increase the possibility of delivering a baby who has a full head of hair.
This may sound like an old wives tale, but research has found some scientific basis in this causation. The study, which was carried out at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, found that from a group of 64 women 82 percent experienced heartburn and ended up delivering hairy babies.
Walking around while in labour can move things along faster
It may feel better to walk around, but it does not actually hasten the labour along.
I am carrying extremely low — I must be having a boy!
Again, this is simply an old wives tale and has no scientific backing.
Bleeding during the first trimester always means a miscarriage.
Light spotting during the early months of pregnancy is actually quite normal and does not necessarily indicate a miscarriage. Heavy bleeding, passing of blood clots or consistent bleeding is much more worrisome and is normally the first signs of a miscarriage. Most women will see a doctor or midwife when they experience any type of bleeding simply to make sure everything is okay.
A one year old should be able to pull themselves into a standing position, or when supported by someone else.
A one year olds leg muscles should have developed enough for them to stand on them, with help for balance. Their legs should be able to support their weight. A one year old may be able to take steps between pieces of furniture, holding on to them for support, stand along without help for a short time, or take several small steps on their own.
'The coil' is the other name of the vaginal ring.
The coil contraception refers to IUD. This is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s inserted into your womb (uterus) by a specially trained doctor or nurse.
