You probably heard from your grandmother at some point: you can’t go to a wake because you’re pregnant. And although it sounds a bit far-fetched, this has two theories: one without scientific basis and another that would be supported by experts in gynecology and obstetricsdue to an understandable factor associated with your pregnancy.
First we go with the medical reason, which has to do with the emotional sensitivity that pregnant women usually have, as a result of hormonal alterations. In this sense, Wakes are scenes full of emotions, positive and negative, so they could affect you, even if the deceased is not someone close to you..
If you see someone crying uncontrollably, Your emotional conditions during pregnancy could lead you to experience sadness more closely, causing you to cry, anguish, and in the worst case, generating anxiety.. There is no doubt that all this will affect the health of your baby.
This is the scientific, credible and practical reason why you should never attend a wake or funeral while you are in the “sweet wait”. However, there is another argument, linked to the spiritual.
The spiritual reason why you should never go to a funeral while pregnant
Although it has no scientific support, it is very likely that you will give up the idea of attending a wake if you have a baby in your womb. According to esoteric experts, If you attend, you will expose “life” and “death” in a single room, which produces an extremely harmful energy shock for your baby..
This could create diseases, malformations and even endanger the life of the fetus.
Furthermore, at a wake and even more so at a cemetery, All types of spiritual energies abound, especially negative ones (souls in pain) that could adhere to you, severely affecting your pregnancy..
The most advisable thing is that you send a condolence card, a message by phone or simply make up an excuse not to attend, because it is very unlikely that you do not want to take risks, regardless of whether they are proven by science.
As a last resort, If you feel obligated to attend a wake, try to stay in an outside area. It is advisable that you do not approach the urn, do not look at the body, do not sit near people who are inconsolable and avoid hugs.
And when the time of burial comes, it is better that you go homebecause you already fulfilled the gesture of attending, and being pregnant, what a gesture.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or health advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals.