#22 Myth Busters Pregnancy Edition: From Cravings to Caffeine and Everything In Between

The podcast episode debunks pregnancy myths and offers helpful tips for taking care of oneself during pregnancy. The host Dr. Arvindh Santhosh is a gynecologist. Listeners are provided with information such as the truth about caffeine intake, how to manage morning sickness, and how to exercise safely during pregnancy. The host also debunks myths about prenatal care, such as checking the baby's portion in a scan and predicting the sex using a wedding ring. Additionally, the episode addresses the issue of sex determination in India, where it is illegal to inquire about the sex of an unborn child. For more details about me, have a look at my website. Website: www.drarvindhsanthosh.com I have a fortnightly newsletter where I write about science, medicine and sometimes funny medical stories. Click here to Subscribe to Newsletter. You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguynec/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGuynec Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarvindhsanthosh/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvMn-oaCbqBqd4uoTdrTWQ/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguynec The G Spot is also available on: Spotify, Apple podcast, Amazon music, Google Podcasts, Radiopublic, Castbox, Gaana, JioSaavan. Timestamps: [00:01:44] Pregnant women can consume up to 200mg of caffeine daily. Exercise is good for both mother and baby's health, but avoid strenuous activities. [00:06:05] Wear gloves for gardening, wash hands without gloves. Myth: check baby's sex through weird methods. Use ultrasound. In India, sex of fetus cannot be revealed due to anti-female feticide law. [00:06:58] Asking for sex determination is forbidden, consequences include fines and imprisonment. Some exceptions due to genetic diseases. Drinking wine during pregnancy is a myth. A quick disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Arvindh Santhosh and his guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. See the show notes for more. This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Arvindh Santhosh and his guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions or correction of errors. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.