I am a first time mama and I can still remember very vividly how paranoid I was when I was pregnant. I was a constant lurker in a lot of forums on the web, googling everything I want to know about pregnancy, searching for pregnancy dos' and donts' because I was so afraid to do the things that could somehow hurt the baby inside my womb. My friends even teased me for being such a worrier because they said I can still do some of those things as long as it's in moderation. But, I guess you can't blame me. Like I said, I am a first time mother and just imagine all the negative things running through my mind during those times. I wanted what I think was best for my baby. So, to make the story short, all the things that I read NOT to do or eat or drink while pregnant, I obviously didn't do, didn't eat, and didn't drink. Like coffee for instance, although I am not a big coffee fan, I still drink a cup or two before pregnancy, but when I found out I was pregnant, I totally dumped it! Yes, not a single cup. I also turned down a few travels because I was too afraid it could harm my baby. My life, somehow, took a backseat, for a while. But it was absolutely fine with me because my priority was my baby.
Most moms, especially new moms like me, might have heard these and more when they were pregnant, too. I know you can relate to what I'm saying. But did you know that some of those things are actually myths? Yes, you read it right.
Mommies, share away! Have you heard the following when you were pregnant?
When you're pregnant, you have to eat for two.
You can't run, swim, or do yoga for the benefit of a baby's health.
Coffee can increase your risk of miscarriage.
These may sound logical; but believe it or not, these are some of the
most common pregnancy myths around. Once you’ve announced your pregnancy,
you’re sure to be bombarded with homespun advice from family, friends and even
strangers who base their beliefs on hearsay or accepted ideologies.
So how do you distinguish fact from myth?
Listening to Wyeth ProMama’s team of Fit and Fab Mamas Amanda
Griffin-Jacob, Delamar Arias and Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion is a good place
to start. The team is joined by respected
pregnancy experts Dra. Christia Padolina and Dra. Angel Bandola, who are tasked
to empower expectant moms against pregnancy myths and misconceptions. The
road from feeling fat to being PHAT – pregnant, hot and trendy— begins now.
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The
hosts and guest experts discussed and debunked 5 common pregnancy myths
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One big pregnancy myth
“Pregnant mothers hear things like ‘You can’t exercise’ or ‘You can’t
travel because it may harm your baby.’ These are things that confuse first time
moms, making them believe that there are so many ‘Can’ts’ during pregnancy,”
says ProMama product manager Gino Anonuevo.
“One of the biggest pregnancy myths is that a mother’s life should take
a backseat to her child’s. When a woman’s belly grows, the mom may begin to
feel more like a vessel than a woman. Many give in to the mindset that beauty,
youth, and energy—all those things that make up a woman’s femininity—are no
longer theirs.
“This doesn’t have to be the case. Expectant mothers can say, ‘Yes!’ to
a lot of things that they feel or have heard they can’t.”
The ProMama council of fit and fab moms Amanda Griffin-Jacob, Delamar
Arias and Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion are walking testaments to the fact that
life is further enriched by pregnancy. Tricia, a known health enthusiast, still
continues on with her fit lifestyle that includes running a couple of miles a
day in spite of expecting her second child this September; Delamar who’s part
of a popular radio show, doesn’t let morning sickness or hormones
tone done her natural exuberance and humor in hosting her program; and finally,
2-time mom Amanda Griffin-Jacob hasn’t succumbed to what she calls the “mommy meltdown”
and is still considered to be one of the most beautiful faces in Philippine
showbiz.
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| Everyone who attended the event had the chance to make their own
statement shirts that promoted being a fit and fab mom. |
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| Our fit and fab council
and experts (from L-R): Carmela
Seriña-Pearson, Amanda Griffin-Jacob, Delamar Arias, Kaye Anoñuevo, Tricia
Chiongbian-Concepcion, Dra. Christia Padolina, and Dra. Angel Bandola |
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| Super moms showing off
their bump statement shirts (From L-R: Kaye Anoñuevo, Delamar Arias, Amanda
Griffin-Jacob, Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion, and Carmela Seriña-Pearson |
“It’s our goal for pregnant women
to live and love their pregnancy,” says Amanda. “Every pregnancy should
be celebrated; women should feel nurtured by doing the things that can make
them feel confident. Being fit and fab during pregnancy should be every
expecting mother’s goal!”
To a fit and fab pregnancy
If there’s one thing that’s definitely not a myth, it’s the fact that
pregnant women should take special care of their nutritional needs.
Wyeth Nutrition, makers of ProMama, understands this, and wants every
woman to fully enjoy the journey of pregnancy. A nutritional milk drink
designed to support women—and not just the unborn baby—during pregnancy. ProMama focuses on the life giver to address
the needs of both mother and child.
“The fulcrum of each family is the mother. Without her, the family would
fall apart—emotionally, mentally, physically, psychologically. Wyeth Nutrition
fully acknowledges these values with ProMama, the milk that takes care of
mothers so they can take care of their children,” says Anonuevo.
Only ProMama contains the Pro-Nutri Builders, ingredients that
support the health and development of both mother and child during pregnancy. These include Maternal Immunity Enhancers like
Beta Carotene, which has antioxidant and immunostimulatory properties, and
Vitamins C, E and A, which also helps promote good vision and cellular growth.
Pro-Nutri Builders are also targeted for the growing baby. ProMama has
Mental Enhancers like DHA, a nutrient important for a child’s visual and mental
development; Folic Acid, which is essential for the development of the nervous
system and in preventing neural tube defects; and Zinc, which assists in fetal
neurodevelopment. ProMama’s formula also contains Bone and Muscle Builders
such as Vitamin D, important for calcium metabolism and to support an unborn
baby’s bone and teeth development; Protein, the building block of all tissues;
and Calcium, which supports bone development.
ProMama, which is available in Vanilla Delight Flavor, has only 15
percent of calories from fat. Just two servings of ProMama daily can help
promote appropriate weight gain during pregnancy.
Yes You Can
The road to dispelling the biggest pregnancy myth of them all is now on
the rise – and Wyeth Nutrition hopes that expecting mothers will
eventually embrace the value of putting effort into looking and feeling
great during pregnancy.
“When I was pregnant, nothing stopped me from doing yoga, wearing heels,
hosting my TV show, travelling and even wearing a bikini. I enjoyed life as
much as I enjoyed my pregnancy and it paid off. My 2 boys are happy and
healthy,” shares Amanda. There’s nothing quite like experiencing motherhood
firsthand.”
“When moms are healthy and happy, so are their babies—even while
they’re still in the womb. Moms should not be afraid to say 'Yes!' to
form-fitting clothes, traveling to experience the world, wearing heels, and
even exercising. Getting through the roadblock of feeling fat to feeling
pregnant, hot and tempting aids in a healthy, beautiful pregnancy," adds Amanda.
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About Wyeth Nutrition
Wyeth
Nutrition, formerly Pfizer Nutrition, is part of Nestlé S.A. Wyeth
Nutrition develops premium-quality nutritional products scientifically-designed
to meet the needs of infants and young children, pregnant and lactating mothers,
and adults. As pioneers in infant nutritional science, our mission is to
provide the best nutritional support for future healthy outcomes. For nearly a
century, Wyeth Nutrition has leveraged scientific research, world class
manufacturing and product safety standards to drive scientifically-sound
solutions that offer parents confidence, help nourish children and support
their healthy futures. It employs the same level of excellence in delivering
nutrient-rich products to adults.
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