Myth: Gain All the Weight You Want, It'll Fall Off! This myth tends to cause many mothers' dreams to fall short of their…

Myth: Gain All the Weight You Want, It'll Fall Off!

This myth tends to cause many mothers' dreams to fall short of their expectations.  Too often we see a mother-to-be happily indulging in whatever food comes to mind, while thinking that all of that "baby fat" will magically fall off once the baby is born and she begins nursing.  The celebrities do that, don't they?

Well, not quite. Just like regular fat, the fat that sticks to you during pregnancy will continue to be with you after the baby's birth. The only way to get rid of it is through regular exercise and healthy eating . . . which may sound somewhat unreasonable given that you've just spent nine months developing a baby, went through labor, and now have to spend countless sleepless nights caring for your new bundle of joy.