India is a country where the roots of religious beliefs are quite deep. From building a house to home entry, from the birth of children to its naming, religious engagement is seen in our everyday life. Some of these beliefs are such, which religion has been given general recognition in both science. One such religious belief is about pregnant women, who are said to have a danger of abortion or child defect if they get out in solar eclipse. Let us tell you what the medical science says on this religious belief, how much truth is there in this matter.
First know religious recognition
Eclipse in Indian religious texts has been called the grass of Rahu-Ketu. That is, if Rahu, Ketu affects the Sun or Moon, then the eclipse takes place. This includes both solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. This time is said to be harmful and during this period it is advisable to avoid many tasks like not eating food, not getting out and taking a bath as soon as the eclipse is over. Apart from these, one of the most important things, whose advice is found in every ancient civilizations of the world, including Indian civilization, that the shadow of eclipse should not fall on the child growing in the womb. According to Mexican beliefs, if a pregnant woman sees the eclipse, the fetus is cut off. That is, his child is born with a distorted face from birth. All these things are seen in different ways in different religious beliefs.
What do doctors say?
Dr. Sakshi Nair, a senior gynecologist and associate consultant at Sir Gangaram Hospital, expressed his opinion on this during a conversation with the media. He had said that if seen according to science, then the eclipse does not have any special effect on women. Regardless of any kind of eclipse, it has an effect in women, it is just a myth and nothing more than this. It has been clearly stated in science that it does not cause any harm to women. Such things are just rumors and a bundle of lies. It does not happen that if a pregnant woman comes out at the time of eclipse, it will affect the child. However, he definitely mentioned that the problem that is caused to the common people during the eclipse can also be a pregnant woman. However, there is no effect on him or his child.
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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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