This is an old myth that is sometimes passed as fact, as many myths or old wives tales undoubtedly are. Getting a fright, for example a woman jumping because someone scares them, will not result in a miscarriage. So, it is perfectly okay for pregnant women to watch scary films or venture into a haunted house.

This will be called a tentative truth. Smoking during pregnancy has already been linked to low birth weights, stillborns, and premature delivery. However, the link between smoking and miscarriage is still relatively tentative. Though some studies have found a potential causation link between smoking and miscarriage, by proposing that women who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day do increase their risks of miscarriage.

Newborn babies and young infant’s brains are beginning to develop. They benefit from any source of positive interaction. The sound of familiar voices, and the feeling of behind held is very comforting, and helps their brains recognize language, sound, and pictures.

Leaving a baby in a wet or soiled diaper may lead to a condition called diaper rash. Diaper rash is a red, tender looking area on your baby’s bottom or genitals. This may cause your baby to be fussier then normal, particularly when the area is washing or touched. It may also become infected if not treated properly.

You should gain weight gradually during your pregnancy, with most of the weight gained in the last trimester.

PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility.