Episode 9: The Tales Old Wives Tell Us

In this episode, Em and Liz research the derivation and validity of the Old Wives’ Tales they heard during their pregnancies. How does beer affect your breast milk? Can a storm break your water? When is it unsafe to lift a finger in pregnancy? Download Episode 9 of The 7-Day Work Week to find out!

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EPISODE REFERENCES

Castro, Joseph. “Do Cats Really Kill Babies By Sucking Away Their Breath?” Live Science, Future US Inc., 22 Aug. 2012, https://www.livescience.com/22449-do-cats-really-kill-babies-by-sucking-away-their-breath.html#:~:text=While%20a%20cat%20could%20accidentally,smother%20an%20infant%20on%20purpose. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020. 

Cherney, Kristeen. “Glowing Skin During Pregnancy: Why It Happens.” Healthline, 26 Nov. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy-glow. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020. 

Dougherty, Kerry. “Q&A: Is it Safe to Raise My Arms Above My Head While Pregnant?” The Bump, Mar. 2017, https://www.thebump.com/a/is-it-safe-to-raise-arms-above-head. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020. 

Gates, Marcella. “What Eating for Two Really Means,” edited by Nancy Hudson. Baby Center, 21 Dec. 2018, https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/diet-and-fitness/eating-for-two_3563#:~:text=Your%20body%20becomes%20more%20efficient,at%20risk%20for%20pregnancy%20complications. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020. 

Marcin, Ashley. “Can You Get Your Nails Done While Pregnant?” Healthline, 30 Nov. 2016, https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/can-you-get-nails-done. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020. 

Miles, Karen. “Food Cravings and What They Mean,” edited by Nancy Hudson. Baby Center, https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/your-body/food-cravings-and-what-they-mean_1313971. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020.

Patel, Shivani. “Is Massage Safe During Pregnancy?” UT Southwestern Medical Center, 20 Feb. 2018, https://utswmed.org/medblog/massage-pregnancy-guidelines/#:~:text=The%20answer%20is%3A%20Generally%2C%20yes,so%20seeking%20expertise%20is%20vital. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020.

Scaccia, Annamarya. “The Acupressure Points for Inducing Labor,” edited by Kareem Yasin. Healthline, 8 Jan. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/acupressure-points-inducing-labor#takeaway. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020. 

Schaffir, Johnathon. What to Believe When You’re Expecting: A New Look At Old Wives’ Tales inPregnancy. Rowman & Littlefield, 2017. 

Shepherd, Marshall. “Do Moon Phases or Storms Affect Childbirth?” Forbes, 22 Feb. 2019, https://www.forbes.com/sites/allenelizabeth/2020/10/14/no-the-portuguese-man-o-war-is-not-a-jellyfish/#2267544ca8ad. Accessed 12 Oct. 2020.