With the arrival of the eclipse have spread a lot of myths and legends on different topics. Those who expressed great concern about the effects of this astral phenomenon were pregnant women.
This is due to a very ancient legend of the Aztecs who believed that the result of a lunar eclipse meant a bite of the moon, strange as it sounds. And in the case of pregnant women, if they saw the eclipse, it was believed that the moon bit the face of the baby in gestation.
While there are many myths and beliefs that pregnant women should not leave the day of the eclipse, there is no scientific evidence that this phenomenon can affect the baby. Yes it is true that it is recommended not to look at the eclipse without protection in sight, but it has absolutely nothing to do with pregnancy and the consequences it may have on the fetus.
Maybe you've heard all these beliefs about the relationship of the eclipse and pregnancy, but neglect, there's nothing to worry about.
1 Do not use metal
Those who believe in the myth recommend not wearing jewelry or metal clasps because it could cause facial defects in the baby. But once again there is nothing that proves this, so you should not believe this.
2 Wear metal and red underwear
As contradictory as it sounds, Mexican beliefs believe that it may be safe to use an accessory made of metal, in the Aztec era women placed a knife near their belly as a form of "protection." And red underwear was also conceived as protection to prevent physical malformations in the newborn.
3 Do not use sharp knives or instruments
Unlike Mexican tradition, Indian astrology recommends not using any cutting edge instrument to cut food. Something that has very little connection with the eclipse itself.
4 Rest in a straight position on the bed
In Pakistan there is a belief that the best way to avoid malformations in the baby caused by the eclipse is to lie in bed in a straight position. But gynecologists claim that it has absolutely nothing to do and nothing can happen to the baby because of the eclipse.
5 Pray and bathe
In India pregnant women are advised to take a bath before and after the eclipse to prevent damage. Religious rituals are also recommended to ward off all the bad energies associated with the eclipse.
In conclusion, can the eclipse have negative consequences on the development of your baby? As said all this can be said that scientifically there is nothing that proves that the eclipse can affect the health of the baby in gestation.