February 4, 2008

3 “Little White Lies” Moms Should Never Tell Their Doctor

Women do a funny thing when they feel guilty. They tell little white lies. It’s the lesser of two evils, but if you are talking with your doctor, you better shoot straight with her. Feeling guilty about some of the choices you make in your life could be the least of your worries, especially if you tell your doctor one of these little fibs:
“I eat right and exercise regularly”
If you need to lose a few pounds, or experienced diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy, lying to your doctor about eating right and exercising frequently could be more dangerous than you may think.
Honesty is always the best policy when talking with your doctor, and although you may feel uncomfortable admitting you’re not doing the things necessary for optimum health, answering her questions honestly and completely will help her make a more accurate diagnosis of any problem you may be having. You could also be missing out on invaluable advice that could help you meet your weight loss goals, or more seriously, hiding the truth could make your condition worse.
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