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The answer is NO.

Once pregnancy occurs, your normal monthly menstrual periods stop.

So why do some women bleed during pregnancy?

Bleeding in early pregnancy is more common than many people realize, and it can happen for several reasons. Read!

Q: Good job Dr. Dr. is it possible for one to be pregnant and still see her monthly period?

A: People do not menstruate when pregnant. Remember that menstruation happens when fertilization of eggs released during ovulation by sperm does not occur. And so, if fertilization and pregnancy occur, menstruation is ruled out.

Bleeding can occur in early pregnancy though, close to or about the same time as the menstruation would and thus be mistaken for a period.

This bleeding could be due to implantation as the fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus (womb).

Other causes of bleeding in early pregnancy include:

Ectopic pregnancy – a pregnancy growing outside the womb, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Miscarriage
Infections

Bleeding in pregnancy may not necessarily be an emergency but because there are other causes of these episodes of bleeding, which are potentially life threatening like ectopic pregnancy, bleeding in pregnancy should always be checked out in the hospital.

Early assessment can make all the difference.

Have you ever heard someone say they “had their period” while pregnant?

Share this post to help clear up this common misconception – it could help someone seek care when they need it most.

Pregnancy myths have been passed from one generation to another for years.

Some are harmless.

Some are rooted in culture.

And some can cause unnecessary worry.

In today’s Fact or Fiction, we’re looking at 6 more pregnancy myths that many women have heard over the years.

Look through to see which ones are FACT and which are FICTION.

1) Advice
If you eat a lot of snails, your baby will spit a lot when born!

Verdict: Fiction
The fact that the snail is slimy has nothing to do with whether baby
drools or not. Remember also that if your baby starts drooling when he’s
teething, it has nothing to do the with the snails you ate when pregnant
but everything to do with the process he’s going through…bringing forth
teeth!

2) Advice
Don’t eat plantain when pregnant or the baby’s anterior fontanelle (the depression in
the front of the head) will be very deep.

Verdict: Fiction
Baby’s anterior fontanelle would be deep or depressed if the baby is dehydrated and
not because the mother loves dodo!

3. Advice
Pregnant women should not drink directly from the bottle so that baby will not have hiccups

Verdict: Fiction
Well, it certainly is a great idea to be lady-like and drink from a cup, right But this has nothing to do with baby having a hiccup.

4. Advice
Do not let people cross your leg when you’re sitting down. If they do, your baby will look like them.

Verdict: Fiction
Seriously guys! 😀 This has no basis in reality and even in mythology. If you don’t like people crossing over your legs, that’s fine…but don’t get it twisted. It has nothing to do with how the baby looks 😃

5. Advice
You must always have a safety pin on your person otherwise evil people may steal the baby from your tummy.

Verdict: Fiction
Perhaps this started with superstition somewhere but my dear friends, this has no basis in science.

6. Advice
Put a stone at the end of your wrapper and knot it when going out to prevent miscarriage.

Verdict: Fiction
Really!!! This is truly without any basis in science and pushes fiction too far. 😃

Now it’s your turn:
Have you heard any of these? Do you know how they started?

Tell me the most unusual pregnancy myth you’ve ever been told. It might just appear in the next edition of Fact or Fiction! 😊

“Doctor, I’ve heard that if a woman keeps her virginity for too long, she’ll develop fibroids. Is that true?”

This is one of those myths that has been passed down for generations but is there any truth to it? Read!

Q: Good evening doc, my question goes like this: since a young lady that keeps her virginity long is likely to suffer from fibroid, what is your advice since such a young lady does not want to lose her virginity?

A: Fibroids are common in women of African origin, women who are aged between 30 to 50 years and women who have a family history of this. Women who have had children have a lower risk of developing fibroid. So, the converse side of this is that, if you have not had children, you are at a greater risk of having fibroids. Perhaps that’s where this virginity gist came from  Remember that not having children does not necessarily mean one is a virgin…

My advice? That’s pretty simple! Please keep your virginity for as long as possible as your virginity has nothing to do with having fibroids 

Remember that with this, you can prevent all the different Sexually Transmitted Infections milling around out there 

So, there you go.

Millions still believe these pregnancy myths.

Should you?

Every pregnancy seems to come with advice from mothers, aunties, neighbours and even complete strangers.

Some of that advice is useful and some even, priceless.

Some of it…can actually put mothers and babies at risk.

So today, let’s separate FACT from FICTION.

Look through and tell me…

How many of these myths have you heard?

And which one did you genuinely believe before today?

I’ll be reading every comment.

One trip to the toilet can send a pregnant woman into full panic mode…

You look down…

Your poop is jet black.

Your first thought?

“Something is terribly wrong.”

But if you’re taking iron tablets, the explanation is often much less frightening than you think…

Here’s when black stool is completely normal and when you should call your doctor.

Q: Good day doctor, please help me. I am pregnant (not my first child ooo) but whenever I use the toilet, my poop is always very black. What can be the problem?

A: Hi dear, thanks for writing in

I can imagine how scary it was to see black poop, but there’s a simple explanation.

As you know, during pregnancy, iron supplements are usually given to ensure that an adequate blood level is maintained during the pregnancy (due to increase need) and prevent anaemia.

These supplements can cause the colour of stool to become black.

Other side effects include heart burn, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea/vomiting.

Remember, if things don’t feel right, always talk to your doctor!

Share this pregnant mums in your circle.

“Drink plenty of water… your urine is dark.”

“You’re carrying low… it’s a boy.”

“Your urine colour says you’re having a girl.”

Pregnancy is full of advice…

Some of it is helpful.

Some of it has been passed down for generations.

But can the colour of your urine REALLY tell you your baby’s sex?

Before you believe what you’ve been told…

Let’s separate fact from fiction.

Q: Good day doc, please what causes the colour of urine to change in pregnancy? Is it as a result of the baby’s gender?

A: Hallos! I assume congratulations are in order! I hope you enjoy this beautiful new state

Urine colour doesn’t necessarily change in pregnancy. What colour are we talking about here? If it’s darker, be sure that you’re getting enough fluids. You’re likely to urinate more during pregnancy though. Any colour change should be discussed with your doctor. And trust me, the urine colour says ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the sex of your baby! Where did that come from?

Have you ever heard this myth before?