Title: Solar eclipse and pregnancy: Superstitions debunked
Headings: Pregnant during the eclipse? Superstitions say it could harm the baby
Pregnant during the eclipse? Superstitions say it could harm the baby
Content: Eclipse blindness ” is a real thing. It’s never safe for anyone to view the sun for any length of time with a naked eye, because it could permanently damage the retina. ( There are eclipse glasses that are certified as safe for viewing the eclipse. But, if you haven't bought glasses by now, you might not find a pair .) There are no proven eclipse-related health concerns specific to pregnant women or their babies. Don’t wear metal. Avoid wearing sari pins, hair pins and jewelry, AstroSage, an India-based astrology site advises. Superstitions say this might also cause facial birth defects. Do wear metal, and red underwear. Yup, this one goes against the previous idea.