This article breaks down a list of 10 rules pregnant women are supposed to follow. The article discusses each rule, and whether the rules mean absolutely no participation in that activity, or limited. It starts with the big rule, no alcohol while pregnant. While the article states it is good to stick to that, there may be some exceptions. The next rule involves smoking, which is a complete no-no. As it goes on, caffeine, deli meats, tea, seafood, and eggs are discuses, and varying options are given for a work around. The article ends with hair bleaching, which actually has a very small chance of impacting the fetus according to the article.

Key Takeaways:

• Most important rules are not to drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes.
• Take caution when consuming deli meats, raw egg and cheese
• Try to avoid hot tubs, sleeping on your back and bleaching your hair.

“Obviously, rules are there ostensibly to help keep pregnant people and their babies safe, but some rules are definitely more important than others.”

Read more: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1136454/do-pregnancy-rules-really-matter