The most accurate translation, capturing the nuance, would be: **Explaining 10 Traditional Superstitions for Pregnant Women** Alternatively, depending on the context: * **10 Common Pregnancy Superstitions Explained** * **Understanding 10 Traditional Beliefs About Pregnancy** The original title uses “kiêng kị” which implies things to avoid or abstain from, suggesting a focus on prohibitions or restrictions. The translations above reflect this.

According to folk beliefs, from ancient times until now, pregnant women need to abstain from many things such as not taking photos, not stepping over hammocks or ropes, not lying on their backs, not sitting in front of the door…

Are these things really true or just old beliefs of our ancestors? To answer this question, mothers, please see the explanations below.

1: Don’t take photos during pregnancy for fear that the baby will lose its charm

Some pregnant women are often very hesitant to take photos for fear that their baby will lose its charm when born. Even, many pregnant women discreetly cover their baby bumps when taking photos. However, is this completely accurate? Nowadays, future parents enjoy showing off their baby bump photos on Facebook. And the children they give birth to are still as beautiful as angels. In addition, pregnancy is a meaningful time for women. Therefore, there is no reason for us to prevent pregnant women from taking selfies! Also, taking photos during pregnancy will help women save lovely moments during pregnancy.

2: Don’t step over ropes or hammocks so that the baby in the womb doesn’t get the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck

During pregnancy, pregnant women will be advised on many taboos, including not stepping over a rope or a hammock. According to folk belief, when a pregnant woman steps over a rope or hammock, the baby in the womb may get the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck, a rather dangerous condition affecting the fetus.

However, scientifically, the umbilical cord wrapping around the neck is due to many other causes and has nothing to do with stepping over something like a rope. But that doesn’t mean you can just freely step over hammocks or ropes. Be careful to avoid tripping!

3: Pregnant women making the first purchase of the day will cause bad business

Many sellers often don’t like pregnant women being the first customer of the day. Because according to folk belief, pregnant women buying goods will cause bad business and bad luck all day. However, this concept is too outdated, many stores selling items for pregnant women and babies… cannot avoid the first customer being a pregnant woman.

4: Should not lie on your back because the placenta will stick to the fetus

According to folk belief, pregnant women should not lie on their backs because the placenta will stick to the fetus. Although this has no exact scientific basis, it also carries consequences for the fetus. Accordingly, in this position, the uterus is pressed against the inferior vena cava, hindering the circulation of blood to the fetus. Therefore, when the mother lies on her back, the fetus in the womb will be affected. Pregnant mothers should sleep on their side, which is better for the fetus.

5: Eating eggplant during pregnancy makes the baby stutter

Many people often limit eating eggplant during pregnancy for fear that their baby will be born with a stutter. But other than the phonetic coincidence, these two things have no connection whatsoever. However, pregnant women should also not eat too much eggplant because it is a nutrient-poor food and contains substances that are harmful to the body.

6: Sitting in front of the door while pregnant will give birth to a difficult child

Pregnant women may be scolded for sitting in front of the door if the elderly in your house are strict. Because according to folk belief, sitting in front of the door during pregnancy will give birth to a difficult child. The door is a symbol of family warmth. However, no one can confirm the accuracy of this concept.

7: Don’t eat snails for fear that the baby will drool.
 Don’t eat guava for fear that the baby will get impetigo. Many pregnant women often abstain from eating snails for fear that their baby will get impetigo. Scientifically, eating snails can increase the mother’s risk of worm disease, or eating guava can cause appendicitis during pregnancy. Both are unrelated to drooling or impetigo as many people think.

8: Don’t eat from chipped bowls or plates so that the baby doesn’t have a cleft lip

Chipped bowls and plates and cleft lip in children seem to have a figurative connection. However, this is just an over-fear when medical conditions are not as developed as they are now. Even so, eating from a chipped bowl can also easily injure you.

9: Don’t wear makeup and pluck eyebrows
Many people believe that mothers beautifying themselves during pregnancy can cause their children to lose their charm. However, this is not entirely accurate. Pregnant women can wear light makeup to freshen up their pale complexion due to severe morning sickness. But the cosmetics you use must be specifically for pregnant women because more or less all cosmetics contain harmful substances that affect the fetus.

10: Bad luck when you leave the house and immediately see a pregnant woman

This concept is somewhat inaccurate. The fact that you are unlucky cannot be concluded to be due to seeing a pregnant woman when leaving the house. Because in reality, pregnant women don’t do anything to cause you bad luck. In fact, the belief that seeing a pregnant woman is unlucky might make you unhappy, so things don’t go smoothly.