It's often said that pregnant women shouldn't go out during a solar or lunar eclipse. If a woman does, it could affect the baby. Furthermore, the child could even become disabled. Dr. Rakhi Vajpayee, a gynecologist and obstetrician in Jabalpur, who explained the situation logically.

She said that becoming a mother is a wonderful feeling. No woman wants to make a mistake. This is why pregnant women avoid going out during an eclipse, because they often don't know the truth. The fact that pregnant women shouldn't go out during an eclipse, or else the baby will become disabled, is completely false. This myth has persisted for years.
She further stated that the rays of the sun and moon do cause harm during an eclipse, which necessitates wearing glasses, as this can affect the eyes. However, there's no scientific basis for children becoming disabled during an eclipse. This myth has been spread in society. Whether it's a lunar or solar eclipse, one should never view it without glasses. The light of the eclipse definitely affects the eyes, but the rumors about the unborn child are simply a myth.

Pregnant women need care
He said that pregnant women require special care. They need a quiet environment and rest. Furthermore, seeing a doctor regularly is a good option. He added that this myth may have been spread in society to discourage pregnant women from going out and risking eye damage.
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