14 Fantastic Pregnancy Myths From Around the World by Kate Siobhan Mulligan Jan 12, 2016 1. Mexico: Pregnant women should not be exposed to moonlight, and should wear a metal key around their neck. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 2. Meanwhile in India: During eclipses, women shouldn’t touch anything metal at all, not even door handles. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 3. China: Cold stuff is a no-go. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 4. Vietnamese/Chinese: No lamb, and no tiny bananas. And prepare to stay put for a long time. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 5. Mexico: Give into everything you crave or pay the price. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 6. Meanwhile with an Arab background: Do not give into cravings or the baby will get a birthmark shaped like it. Also, no looking at rabbits. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 7. Meanwhile in Egypt: Give into all cravings or else the baby will have a handicap. PS: Coca-Cola will give the baby weak bones. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 8. Mexican-American: No funerals. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 9. Korea: Hang chilis to ward off evil spirits, no cold water, and no baby-breath stealing cats. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 10. Native-American: No hair cuts. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 11. Kazakhstan: Also no hair cuts, along with no fish. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 12. Taiwan: No touching pregnant women on the shoulder. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 13. Philippines: Do not raise the roof — ever. The baby will get tangled. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. 14. In Hawaii, USA: Pregnant women shouldn’t wear loops around their necks. Comment from discussion Different pregnancy no-nos across the world?. Trending Now Everything You Need to Know About Going Wild Camping — Legally Apr 9, 2024 The 10 Best Nudist Resorts Around the World Apr 10, 2024 21 Zion National Park Cabins to Make Your Desert Dreams Come True Apr 2, 2024 This Road Trip Expert’s Free Map of 429 National Park Sites Will Vastly Improve Your US Travels Apr 22, 2024 The 20 Best Airbnbs Near Universal Studios Orlando Apr 5, 2024
