There's a solar eclipse coming up, and my Dadi (grandmother) is saying I should be very careful since I'm pregnant. Is there any truth to the belief that solar eclipses can be dangerous for pregnant women or the baby? I'm a bit confused what to do.
After our long IVF journey, we didn't want to take even a 1% mental stress. So I stayed in my room and read a book during the eclipse, just to be relaxed.
Scientifically there is no harm, but my MIL made me sit in one place and not use knives during the grahan. I just followed it lightly to keep peace at home.
I totally understand how stressful these traditional beliefs can be when you are carrying a baby. Just stay indoors, relax, and know that your baby is safe inside you.
I felt so much anxiety during the eclipse last year because everyone was telling me different things. My doctor reassured me it's just a shadow, which made me feel so much better.
I was so paranoid that I locked myself in a dark room and didn't even drink water! Honestly, it was just unnecessary stress, so please don't overthink it like I did.
I asked my doctor and researched online; eclipses have zero medical effect on pregnancy. The only real danger is looking directly at the sun, which is bad for anyone's eyes.
