14 Fantastic Pregnancy Myths From Around the World by Kate Siobhan Mulligan Jan 12, 2016 5093 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 7 Adventure Travel Ideas for Your Escape to Belize Jan 31, 2025 Sponsored The Story Behind One Epic Photo of the Stars in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 10, 2025 Sponsored Birdwatching in Saskatchewan: How to Spot the Province’s Most Stunning Birds Feb 28, 2025 Sponsored 8 Ways to Spend Your Vacation Outside in Sunny Southwest Florida Feb 3, 2025 Sponsored 60 of the Best Camping Sites in the US With Amazing Views Feb 18, 2025
