Contents:
- Medical Video: TIK TOK TRY NOT TO LAUGH CHALLENGE vs MY MUM
- Is it true that many babies are born during a 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
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Maybe you've heard the myth that a full moon can affect the birth of a baby. Ancient people believed that at full moon there would be many babies born. Indeed, many people in ancient times linked events with various natural signs, such as this for example. Today you might think that the full moon claim triggered a mere myth. However, actually scientifically this is true or not?
Is it true that many babies are born during a full moon?
The 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 from the Holstein Friesian type. The researchers reviewed the birth records for these cows for the past 3 years. The result is, the number of births increases as the full moon approaches. In addition, this study also shows that the strongest relationship between birth and full moon occurs in multiparous cattle (cattle that have given birth more than once).
Yes, this research also reinforces the existing theory of the relationship between the full moon and birth. However, what is the relationship between a 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, such as the tides of the sea. However, the full moon is not related to the birth of a baby. Some people might say this is related, but others say no (this is only a myth).
Research conducted in New York in 1950 showed a 1% increase in birth at 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 almost the same number of births at that time and also a 1% increase in the week before the full moon. The conclusion is, there is no difference in the number of births in the time around the full moon from year to year.
More recent research conducted in 2001 also shows that there is no relationship between full moon and birth. This study took data about 70 million births in the United States obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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However, it's a good idea to prepare yourself for birth if the date is approaching, regardless of whether a full moon will occur or not. If you are nearing the time of birth, contractions can occur anytime and your baby can be born at any time. Immediately pack your equipment and your prospective baby to be taken to the hospital and also keep communication with your doctor.
What affects the birth of a baby?
The birth of a baby is not affected by the full moon, but the birth of a baby can be influenced by other things, such as:
1. Maternal weight before pregnancy
Pre-pregnant mothers who are overweight or obese can make pregnant women obese during pregnancy. Obesity during pregnancy can increase your risk of experiencing pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes. Complications of this pregnancy can then cause you to experience a premature birth or premature birth. So, you have to maintain your weight before becoming pregnant so you can have a healthy pregnancy.
2. The food you eat
The food you eat when you approach the time of birth can also affect your time of birth. Eating spicy foods or containing caffeine can cause contractions during pregnancy. This can then trigger you to give birth.
Eating pineapple is also believed to trigger your birth. Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain which can flex your cervical muscles, so your body receives a signal to start giving birth.
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3. Having sex during pregnancy
Having sex during pregnancy close to the time of birth can trigger your uterus to contract, stimulating your body to prepare for birth. However, some also say that having sex near the time of birth can make the birth time longer or delayed.
In addition, stimulating the nipple when you are pregnant is also believed to trigger birth. Stimulating the nipple can make your uterus contract and usually occurs when you are nearing the time of birth.
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