China has many traditional customs and taboos, and different regions have their own specific rules. What are the things to be careful about during pregnancy? Please check the special section on pregnancy customs and taboos from Laiyiyi Network.

The folk belief that pregnant women should not attend funerals 

Poor air circulation at funerals
Generally, there are a lot of people attending funerals, and the space where the funeral is held is relatively enclosed with poor air circulation. Pregnant women attending funerals may experience oxygen deficiency. Especially for pregnant women with low blood pressure or anemia, being in such a closed space can lead to more severe oxygen deficiency. Moreover, attending a funeral is already very sad, and if a pregnant woman becomes overly oxygen-deficient, it could result in fainting or other emergencies, which can affect both her and the fetus's health.
Excessive fatigue
Funerals involve many rituals, and if a pregnant woman attends, she must follow these procedures and even perform certain duties according to her status. However, during this process, pregnant women may become too tired due to physical discomfort, fall, or be pushed by crowds, all of which are detrimental to their and the fetus's safety. Therefore, pregnant women should try to avoid attending funerals unless it is a close relative's funeral that must be attended.
Pregnant women's emotional fluctuations
During pregnancy, a pregnant woman's emotions directly affect the baby and can impact the healthy development of the fetus. In the sorrowful atmosphere of a funeral, it is difficult for a pregnant woman to control her emotions. Excessive sadness during early pregnancy can easily lead to miscarriage or fetal malformations; emotional fluctuations during mid-pregnancy can cause insufficient placental blood supply, affecting the baby's blood supply and potentially leading to premature birth; in late pregnancy, extreme sadness can lead to uterine bleeding, premature placental detachment, and pose risks to both mother and fetus.

What are the taboos during pregnancy?

Do not hammer nails in the room of a pregnant woman
During pregnancy, if you hammer nails into the walls, furniture, doors, or windows of the pregnant woman's room, it may hit the "tashen" (the spirit of the fetus), which is not conducive to the "tashen" spreading blessings, and may affect the normal development of the fetus. In severe cases, it may even lead to miscarriage.
Do not move large furniture
If a pregnant woman moves large pieces of furniture like boxes, tables, cabinets, or beds during her pregnancy, it may also disturb the "tashen." If the direction of the "tashen" changes, it may lead to miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, or the birth of a child with incomplete facial features.
Do not sew or use scissors
During pregnancy, using scissors can cut things, and using needles or pins can pierce clothes. If the "tashen" is present at that time, it might harm the "tashen." Once the "tashen" is harmed, the pregnant woman might give birth to a child with defects such as no ears, missing ears, or blindness.
Do not demolish, renovate, or move
During pregnancy, if you start digging or building in the house where the pregnant woman lives, it may disturb the "tashen," which could affect the normal development of the fetus. Additionally, during the process of moving, demolition, or renovation, the pregnant woman is prone to bumps and bruises. New houses may also contain harmful substances like formaldehyde, which are not beneficial to the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus.