Pregnancy & Myths
True or False: If you have heartburn during pregnancy, it means your baby will be born with lots of hair.
What is False? (Heartburn is common due to pregnancy hormones, not hair!)
This postpartum issue, often called "mom bladder," makes some moms feel the need to rush to the bathroom frequently.
What is urinary urgency?
The “sling” of muscles that helps support your bladder, uterus, and bowels is known as this.
What is the pelvic floor?
The average number of times a toddler calls for their mom in a single day.
What is 300 times?
This coffee-loving mom from Gilmore Girls is known for her quick wit and close relationship with her daughter.
Who is Lorelai Gilmore?
Some say carrying low means you’re having a boy, and carrying high means a girl. Is there any truth to this?
What is no? (Baby’s position has nothing to do with gender.)
Some moms experience a heavy, dragging feeling in the pelvic area after giving birth. This can be a sign of what condition?
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
True or False: Peeing a little when you laugh is common, but it doesn’t have to be permanent.
What is True? (Just because it is normalized doesn't mean it is normal. This can be treated and end your leaks!)
The average mom makes around this many decisions per day, juggling schedules, meals, and family needs.
What is 35,000 decisions? (Moms are constantly thinking ahead for everyone!)
This royal mom is known for her classic style, charitable work, and three young children, including Prince George.
Who is Kate Middleton (or the Princess of Wales)?
This old wives’ tale says that the shape of your belly can predict your baby’s gender.
What is False? (Belly shape has more to do with mom’s body type and muscle tone!)
This common postpartum issue involves feeling pain or discomfort in the lower back and hips, especially when lifting or carrying a baby.
What is pelvic girdle pain? (OTs can provide techniques for safe movement and lifting to protect the pelvis and back.)
True or False: Men don’t have pelvic floor muscles.
What is False? (Everyone has a pelvic floor!)
This type of pelvic floor exercise focuses on learning how to relax and release pelvic floor muscles, which can be helpful for labor preparation.
What are pelvic floor relaxation exercises (or pelvic floor lengthening)?
This magical mom from Harry Potter is fiercely protective of her seven children and even takes on Bellatrix Lestrange to defend them.
Who is Molly Weasley?
True or False: Exercising while pregnant is safe and beneficial in most cases.
What is True? (As long as your healthcare provider gives the okay, movement is great!)
True or False: It’s normal for moms to feel “disconnected” from their core muscles postpartum, as if they can’t activate them as before.
What is True? (OTs can guide moms in exercises to safely reconnect with and strengthen their core.)
This type of pelvic floor dysfunction, involving tight or overactive muscles, can cause pain and bowel or bladder problems.
What is hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction?
Moms often finish these last after everyone else is done eating.
What is “their own meal” (or “dinner”)?
This Australian mom is known for her patience, humor, and playful spirit, raising two adventurous pups, Bluey and Bingo.
Who is Chilli Heeler?
True or False: Eating spicy food while pregnant can cause you to go into labor.
What is False? (A fun myth, but there’s no scientific proof!)
Many moms find themselves leaking a bit when they cough, laugh, or sneeze. What’s a term for this?
What is stress incontinence?
True or False: Kegels are helpful for everyone with pelvic floor issues.
What is False? (Not all pelvic floors need Kegels; some need relaxation!)
This funny term describes when a mom walks into a room, immediately forgets why she’s there, or loses her train of thought mid-sentence.
What is “mom brain”?
This Disney mom from The Incredibles goes to great lengths to protect her super-powered family.
Who is Elastigirl (or Helen Parr)?