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.

Binging on potato chips, ice cream and chocolate is not related to a miscarriage, nevertheless, it’s not a recommended pregnancy practice. A poor diet during pregnancy can result in a low birth weight, as well as causing unnecessary weight gain for the mother.

No children under 2 years of age should be given cold medications. These medications can be life threatening for children who are too young to take them. Other at home methods, such as saline sprays, nasal suctioning, or ibuprofen can help relieve symptoms.

An eight-year study of more than 18,000 women, found eating lots of easily digestible carbs increases the odds of ovulatory infertility, while choosing slowly digestible carbs that are rich in fiber can improve fertility.

Use of injectable fertility drugs to induce ovulation can cause OHSS, in which your ovaries become swollen and painful.

Antibiotic treatment may cure an infection of the reproductive tract, but doesn't always restore fertility. Your doctor may recommend hormone replacement or medication in cases where infertility is caused by high or low levels of certain hormones or problems with the way the body uses hormones. A varicocele can often be surgically corrected or an obstructed vas deferens repaired.