There was a big thunderstorm last night, and my dadi always used to say to stay safe inside. I was wondering if thunder and lightning actually have any real effect on pregnancy or if it's just an old belief.
I've also heard my relatives talk about this, so I was really curious to know the actual facts. It's so interesting how many myths we have around pregnancy, but medically it seems there is zero connection.
Haha, unless you are planning to stand on the terrace holding a metal rod, thunder won't do anything to your baby! The baby is snugly packed inside you and probably just hears a very muffled rumbling sound. Enjoy the nice weather!
I actually asked my obstetrician about this during a heavy rainstorm, and she laughed gently and assured me there is absolutely no scientific link. The hospital staff told me to just focus on staying hydrated and relaxed inside.
I know how fragile we feel during pregnancy and how every little sound or myth can make us teary and anxious. Please don't worry, thunder and lightning are just natural weather events and cannot harm your beautiful baby in any way.
When my toddler was in my belly, we had the worst thunderstorm of the season and I was panicking. Now looking at my healthy, super active kid, I realize how unnecessary all that stress was. Just relax and watch the rain from your window!
Honestly, I went through a huge monsoon storm during my second trimester and was so scared of all the loud thunder. My baby was born perfectly healthy, so in my experience, it has absolutely no effect.
I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and my family told me not to go outside during lightning because it causes birthmarks. Is this actually true or is it just an old wives' tale that everyone's elders say?
