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 The Most Romantic Couples Massages in Las Vegas Jul 28, 2026 The Top 10 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts Jun 24, 2026 These Airbnbs Have Epic Waterslides to Keep Your Crew Refreshed 2 days ago Sponsored How TAP Air Portugal’s LAX–Lisbon Nonstop Is Changing the Way LA Flies to Europe Jun 25, 2026 These Are The Best Packable Travel Jackets On The Market Aug 12, 2026
