When I was pregnant with my first baby I went I was just told not to look in the grave because it's ties the cord there neck, but now I'm not as far along as I was with him so I don't know what to do.
2006-09-11 13:16:55 · 21 answers · asked by BlackBerry DymondTink 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
That is nothing but a superstition, an old wive's tale. There is nothing wrong with going to a funeral while pregnant. It doesn't matter if you're 8 weeks or 8 months, there is nothing you can do to make the cord wrap around the baby's neck. It happens from the baby moving in there all by themselves. It's not a threat unless it's wrapped tight enough to constrict their airway. Both my boys had the cord on their necks, and they're now 10 and 8.
The only thing you might be concerned about is causing yourself a lot of grief and stress. Especially if it was a loved one who has passed. Good luck.
2006-09-11 13:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
...I don't really understand your explaination. It sounds like you're saying that you shouldn't look into the grave because your child's embilicle cord will get wrapped around it's neck? If that's what you meant then that doesn't make any sense to me what-so-ever. If someone told you that.... they're an idiot. If a pregnant woman couldn't look into a grave because all of a sudden her kid's embilicle cord would wrap around its neck.... then they might as well all just sit on their asses for 9 months.
Now if you mean you might not want to go because you're afraid of the effects the depression over losing someone might cause to the child... then I would say to go anyways. It's best to go and mourn with others and get it out instead of bottling it up, keeping it to yourself.
2006-09-11 13:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by seraph_phoenix 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is an old wives tell! There is nothing wrong with going to a funeral when you are pregnant. You just need to not get upset and stressed out because that is harmful to the baby.
2006-09-11 13:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by beta_slave 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
when i was pregnant i went to a funeral and i looked in the grave and nothing happened
it's just a old wives tale
2006-09-11 13:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by breyanasmommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't believe everything you hear. YES you can go to a funeral. its an old wives tale. just like if you raise your hands over your head the cord will go around the babies neck. there are millions out there! if you still don't feel safe, call your doc.
2006-09-11 13:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by tnmomof2as 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't see why going to a funeral would not be safe for a pregnant woman.... I'm sure the stories you've heard are just old wives tales.. you'll be fine, go pay your respects..
2006-09-11 13:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's just a superstition with no basis in reality. Like telling people to not look at a cow or their kid will look like a cow. C'mon, this is 2006. Time to let the old wives' tales go!
2006-09-11 13:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is all a complete bunch of garbage! Who told you that? I am a health care professional, and I can tell you that is definitely not the case! There is no danger for a pregnant woman who attends a funeral! Wow, you are really gullible!
2006-09-11 13:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like an old wives tale.
There may be some emotional distress for you (after all it's a funeral).
Talk with your doc and see what they have to say!
Best wishes!
2006-09-11 13:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's ok for you to go to a funeral. This is just an old wives tale
2006-09-11 13:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by aerofrce1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋