Someone told me that this means that he'll never drown and someone else said that he'll be a sailor. What do you think??
2007-02-10 07:11:09 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Thanx for all your answers. Just let Melissa J know, my waters weren't broken by the doctor or midwife until after he was out!
2007-02-10 09:50:18 · update #1
I heard it was supposed to mean the baby would be very lucky in life maybe just an old wifes tale but would be nice if it was true
2007-02-10 07:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
its called the caul and my son was born with the sac on his face ... its meant to be good luck
In medieval times the appearance of a caul on a newborn baby was seen as a sign of good luck. It was considered an omen that the child was destined for greatness...Over the course of European history, a popular legend developed suggesting that possession of a baby's caul would give its bearer good luck and protect that person from death by drowning. Cauls were therefore highly prized by sailors. Medieval women often sold these cauls to sailors for large sums of money; a caul was regarded as a valuable talisman.
2007-02-10 13:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lol thats just a load of old wives tales!
Some babies are born this way, it isn't common but it does happen and won't have any ill effects on the baby!
Was your labour painful? Because my waters went at 10am and my baby wasn't born till 00.30am next morning and my labour was excrutiating! I was told it hurt more because there was no water to "cushion" the baby's head. So maybe yours was less painful because the water sac was intact?!
2007-02-10 09:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they are holding a toddler born in there sack with not in any respect drowned and is considered an omen that they are destined for greatness. I in basic terms had my little woman born in her sack so ive been learning because the nurse reported it became fortunate to me as well
2016-11-26 21:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is called a caul, and it is supposed to mean that he will never drown. Apparently sailors used to pay alot of money for a caul!
2007-02-10 08:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its definately called a 'caul' and i have heard it is supposed to indicate spiritual or psychic ability. Never heard anything regarding inability of drowning!
2007-02-10 08:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its an old Wivestale that means he will be protected throughout life. My ex husband was born this way, but he has had some crappy luck, so I dont believe it. LOL
2007-02-10 07:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by banderson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! according to far asian beliefs, your son will be a calm and bright person. Just Keep him away from water!
2007-02-10 07:27:36 · answer #8 · answered by DreamAswer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is actually a sign that you were very well nourished during early pregnancy.
It is supposed to be a sign of good luck.
2007-02-10 07:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
an old wives tale says he'll never drown but like most other old wives tales its not true
2007-02-10 09:47:05 · answer #10 · answered by invigeration69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋