From no raw Pisces to no soaking in live tub , pregnancy is chock full of guidelines .
When I became pregnant, one of the first things I discovered is that there are a whole lot of so-called “rules.”
Over the course of my pregnancy I’ve done lots of my own research and consulted my doctor often to determine what I’m personally comfortable with. For example, while some literature will tell you thateating undercooked eggsis a no-go while pregnant, I decided that I felt comfortable enough with the occasional runny egg yolk.
We all have different comfort levels and risk tolerances, so who is anyone to judge? So I want to know, what is the common pregnancy advice or rule(s) that you personally chose not to follow and why?
Maybe you’ve decided to get a permanenttattooduring your pregnancy, even though people might advise against it.
Or perhaps you have the occasional turkey sandwich without any guilt, despite the fact that deli meat is said to be a no-go.
Or maybe you’ve been keeping up an exercise routine beyond the 20-week mark, when some will advise against core-focused exercises and heavy lifting.
So, tell me about your pregnancy journey and the “rules” that you’ve decided you weren’t going to follow. What were your favorite resources (books, podcasts, websites, and more) that drove your decision-making? Your responses could be featured in aBuzzFeed Communitypost. And if you prefer to stay anonymous, please feel free to share in theGoogle Form.
From no raw fish to no soaking in hot tubs, pregnancy is chock full of guidelines.
