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I’ve heard that there are several purposes for taking an eclipse bath for pregnant women. In West Java, pregnant women are told to take a bath during a lunar eclipse so that the baby at birth does not have blemishes or birthmarks in the form of dark circles on the skin.
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In addition, from what Mama heard, pregnant women also have to go under the bed during the eclipse. Then, you shouldn’t touch your stomach too often, because it will leave marks like tompels.
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But according to Mama’s friend who is from East Java, she said pregnant women should not go out and have to take a bath during the eclipse so that the baby is not born with a cleft like an eclipse. Then, pregnant women must make red and white porridge as a sign of refusing reinforcements. In your area, how about Ma?
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Eclipse Bath for Pregnant Women
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Eclipses produce two types of shadows, namely the penumbra and the umbra. The umbra is the darkest part of the shadow while the penumbra is the lighter part at the edges.
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When an eclipse occurs, there are many myths that people believe will have an impact especially on pregnant women. Even the ancients considered eclipses to be a bad omen and had to take a bath to rid themselves of the calamity.
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Pregnant women should avoid using sharp objects such as knives, scissors, needles during the eclipse. It is believed that every organ of the baby, which is not yet developed, can be damaged.
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Pregnant women should not eat during a lunar eclipse. During this time, harmful eclipse rays can contaminate food.
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If a pregnant woman sees an eclipse, then it directly affects her physical and mental health.
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Pregnant women should avoid going out of the house during a lunar eclipse because during an eclipse it is believed that evil spirits are roaming outside.
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Pregnant women should take a shower after the eclipse. Otherwise, the baby can get skin-related diseases. To avoid the negative effects of the eclipse, pregnant women are obliged to take a bath.
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Illustration of an eclipse bath for pregnant women. Photo: Shutterstock –
Among many myths, the myth that eclipses are considered dangerous for pregnant women has been ingrained for a long time. Perhaps some of you also still hold on to some of these beliefs and follow strict precautions on eclipse day.
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Polluted rays during a lunar eclipse are believed to have a negative impact on health, so people are advised to avoid them.
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But from what I read in FirstCry Parenting, this belief is indeed widely held, but there is no scientific evidence to support this belief.
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But for the part ‘pregnant women should not see the eclipse directly’, this is not entirely a myth, Ma. Pregnant women are not allowed to see the eclipse with the naked eye because:
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Solar radiation during an eclipse is dangerous.
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This can affect the exposure the retina has to intense visible sunlight.
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This can cause retinal burns and damage to light-sensitive rods and cones.
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Well, that’s it, Ma, some explanations regarding the term eclipse bath for pregnant women. So, some myths about pregnant women and lunar eclipses that have not been medically proven, do not have to be believed.
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