Superstition in Pregnancy

Superstition in pregnancy is natural, as Mothers will do anything if they think it will ensure a the birth of a healthy child. Unfortunately, the origin of superstition in pregnancy is covered with a gloom and lost in the distant past. Many can be categorised as "old wives tales." A widespread superstition in pregnancy is "it is better not to tell anyone about the pregnancy." The modern woman is probably not quite so bad as those of yesteryear, and often only wait for the all clear from medical staff, for fear of tempting fate. This particular superstition in pregnancy used to see the midwives entering the house of the pregnant woman by the back door to avoid bringing attention. It was considered that the less people knew about it, the easier the pregnancy.

Another superstition in pregnancy " It is better not to cut hair during pregnancy". There is not logical explanation for this belief, but some women quite seriously declare that it could seriously affect the baby and by cutting the hair it could cut the lifespan of the unborn child. In fact during pregnancy hormones positively influence growth and structure of hair. Therefore, this irrational superstition in pregnancy is well wide of the mark, as hair becomes stronger, richer and more silky. A final example of superstition in pregnancy is when a child is on the way, many expectant mothers reach for the knitting needles. However, as a superstition in pregnancy it is often declared that "it is better not to knit during the pregnancy." The feeling is that it can cause confusion to the child. Once again there seems little rational or logical explanation for this line of thinking, but then again the same can be said of many activities and behaviour - and not just during pregnancy!