Truth Or Superstition? Here Are Some Common Old Wives’ Tales About Pregnancy

Heartburn = Hair

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Another common old wives’ tale that is often heard is that if you suffer from heartburn throughout during your pregnancy it means that your baby is going to have a lot of hair. Some women swear this is absolutely true and have a baby with a full head of hair as proof. However, others have experienced heartburn and ended up having a baby as bald as a cue ball.

It turns out that heartburn is one of the most common of all pregnancy symptoms. It’s a side effect of surging pregnancy hormones, not to mention having your organs literally squished up in your body.