Table of contents:
- Is it true that many babies are born during the full moon?
- Does the full moon also affect human birth?
- What affects the birth of a baby?
- 1. Maternal weight before pregnancy
- 2. The food you eat
- 3. Having sex during pregnancy
Maybe you've heard the myth that the full moon can affect the birth of a baby. Ancient people believed that during the full moon there would be many babies born. Indeed, many people in ancient times associated events with various natural signs, such as this for example. Today you might think that the claim that the full moon triggers childbirth is just a myth. However, is this scientifically true or not?
Is it true that many babies are born during the full moon?
A full moon can indeed affect natural changes that occur in this world, such as tides, migratory birds, and so on. In addition, the full moon can also encourage animals to breed. This seems not just a myth, but a fact.
Research has been carried out on 400 dairy cows of this type Holstein Friesian . The researchers reviewed the birth records in these cows' juices over the past 3 years. The result is, the number of births increases as the time for the full moon approaches. In addition, this study also shows that the strongest association between birth and full moon occurs in multiparous cows (cows that have given birth to calves more than once).
Yes, this research also strengthens the existing theory about the relationship between the full moon and birth. However, how is the relationship between the full moon and birth in humans?
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Does the full moon also affect human birth?
The human body does contain 80% water. The full moon does affect the movement of water on this earth, like the ebb and flow of sea water. However, the full moon has nothing to do with the birth of a baby. Some may say it is related, but others say it is not (this is just a myth).
Research conducted in New York in 1950 showed a 1% increase in births 2 weeks after the full moon. The same study also found that there was a 1% increase in births in the weeks before and after the full moon. In the following year, the study found that there were nearly the same number of births at this time and that there was also a 1% increase in the week before the full moon. The conclusion is, there is no difference in the number of births around the full moon from year to year.
More recent research conducted in 2001 also showed that there was no link between a full moon and birth. This study took data from about 70 million births in the United States National Center for Health Statistics.
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However, it is a good idea to prepare yourself for the birth when the date approaches, regardless of whether there is a full moon or not. If you are nearing due time, contractions can occur at any time and your baby can be born at any time. Immediately pack your equipment and your future baby to be taken to the hospital and also keep in touch with your doctor.
What affects the birth of a baby?
The birth of a baby is not influenced by the full moon, but the birth of a baby can be influenced by other things, such as:
1. Maternal weight before pregnancy
Maternal weight before pregnancy that is excessive or fat can make pregnant women become obese during pregnancy. Obesity during pregnancy can increase your risk for pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes. These pregnancy complications can then cause you to have an untimely birth or premature birth. So, you have to maintain your weight before becoming pregnant so that you can have a healthy pregnancy.
2. The food you eat
The food you eat near the time of your birth can also affect the timing of your birth. Eating spicy or caffeinated foods can cause contractions during pregnancy. This can then trigger you to go into labor.
Eating pineapple is also believed to trigger your birth. Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain which can relax your cervical muscles, so that your body receives a signal to start giving birth.
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3. Having sex during pregnancy
Having sex near the time of birth can trigger your uterus to contract, thus stimulating your body to prepare for birth. However, there are also some who say that having sex nearer the time of birth can make the birth time longer or delayed.
In addition, stimulating the nipples when you are pregnant is also believed to trigger birth. Stimulating the nipples can cause your uterus to contract and usually occurs when you are nearing due time.
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