Lunar Eclipse July 2019: Pregnant Women Must Keep These Precautions In Mind During Longest Chandra Grahan

Lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan will fall on the intervening night of July 16 and July 17. Numerous myths and superstitions are associated with the effects of lunar and solar eclipses. In many cultures, including India, the lunar eclipse is considered to be harmful to pregnant women. During the eclipse, pregnant women are advised to stay indoors as it is believed that it can affect the development of the fetus, which can lead to physical deformity or ugly birthmarks. It is also believed that lunar eclipse might cause hormonal changes in the body of pregnant women leading to anxiousness, mood swings and anxiety among others. There is, however, no scientific evidence to support these beliefs, but faith is so strong in the minds of people that on the day of the eclipse, the pregnant woman and her family start to worry for the well-being.

The lunar eclipse is the longest this time, so let us find out what all precautions pregnant women should keep in mind.

What Is So Special About Lunar Eclipse That Is Falling on July 17, 2019

The eclipse will fall on the intervening night of July 16-17. It will be visible in parts of Asia, Africa, South America, Australia. According to the Indian Standard Time (IST) the eclipse will begin at 12:13 am and will be at its peak around 3 am. The eclipse will be on till 4:29 am. The impact of the lunar eclipse will be on till 5:47 in the morning. This lunar eclipse will be there for 5 hours 34 minutes. After 149 years such eclipse is taking place.

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Lunar Eclipse And Pregnancy

According to belief, pregnant women should maintain a lot of precaution at the time of the lunar eclipse. If the mother-to-be comes in contact with the moon during the eclipse, then she suffers from harmful effects, this is the reason why pregnant women are advised to stay indoors. However, some people believe that keeping certain precautions in mind, one can keep themselves shielded from negative impacts. Let us find out what a pregnant woman should do to keep themselves protected from negative impact.

• Stay away from sharp objects like scissors, needle, and others.
• Avoid eating anything at the time of the lunar eclipse and take enough rest during the eclipse.
• Avoid outside rays to enter into your room.
• Avoid taking bath during the lunar eclipse as it can cause a deformity in the newborn. Make sure to take a bath once the eclipse is over.
• During the eclipse, avoid getting yourself involved in any physical activity as it might get you exhausted which is not good for the health of both the mother and the newborn.
• Do not cook anything during the time of the eclipse.
• Avoid drinking water during the time of the eclipse.
• During Eclipse Preserve Food With tulsi leaves.

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Pregnant women tend to feel weak if they do not eat for a longer time. They are advised to eat at regular intervals. If the mother-to-be wants feels hungry, weak and wants to eat something during the eclipse, then the food that they consume should be mixed with tulsi leaves. Tulsi, according to belief, holds medicinal properties and helps keep bay some of the negative effects of the lunar eclipse.

Precautions Pregnant Women Should Keep In Mind

It is said that if the rays of the moon fall on the womb of pregnant women then it can impact the unborn child because, at the time of the eclipse, moon rays emit negative energy at the time of the eclipse. Take bath after the eclipse because the environment gets polluted at the time of the eclipse. The rays emitted during eclipse not only affects the living beings but also affects non-living things and that is why it is advised not to eat anything cooked before the eclipse. One should clean the entire kitchen and also throw away stored water and wash utensils and fill fresh water.

Everyone is advised not to eat at the time of the eclipse. To make sure that water is not affected due to the harmful rays emitted during the eclipse, add tulsi leaves to food and water.

Keep pregnant women away from powerful energy objects and things. Avoid stepping out during the time of the eclipse.

There is no scientific evidence to the above mentioned believes. Keep yourself hydrated and avoid falling sick for not eating for a longer time.