Dadi-Nani Ki Baatein: Why do grandmothers say not to cross the river during pregnancy?

Grandmother’s care: Pregnancy is a very delicate time for the mother and the newborn. Therefore, extreme caution should be taken during this time, so that no harm is caused. The rules to be followed during pregnancy are also mentioned in the scriptures. By following these rules, the baby in the womb remains healthy and safe.

The elders in the house and especially the grandmothers give many types of advice to pregnant women. Pregnant women have been told about many rules like going out at night, going to deserted places, going under a tree, getting hair cut, applying mehendi etc. One of these is that pregnant women should not cross the river or go near the river.

Grandmothers often tell pregnant women not to go near rivers and streams during pregnancy. These words of your grandmothers may seem strange or even a myth to you for some time. But its causes and the harm caused by it have been explained in Shastra and Science. Therefore, if you follow the advice given by your grandmothers, you will remain happy and will be saved from inauspicious incidents in future. Let us know why grandmothers refuse to go near the river during pregnancy.

what does the scriptures say

• Astrologer Anish Vyas explains that the river is ruled by the planet Moon and Moon is considered a feminine planet. During pregnancy, the strength of the Moon increases due to hormonal changes in women. In such a situation, when a woman goes near the river, it becomes even more intense and creates emotional instability. Therefore, pregnant women are prohibited from coming in contact with the river.
• There is also a belief that various reactions take place within rivers. Some of these are also negative, because some people also immerse the ashes of the deceased in rivers. Therefore, pregnant women are prohibited from coming in contact with the river.

what does science say

• In this regard, science believes that women should avoid going near rivers and streams during pregnancy. Because there is dirt in these places. Besides, garbage also accumulates around the rivers. Therefore, pregnant ladies are prohibited from going here.
• One reason is that the soil near the river is smooth, due to which there is a fear of slipping and falling. That is why pregnant women are prohibited from going near the river.

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