The folk belief holds that pregnant women should not attend weddings. So, can pregnant women attend weddings? What taboos are there for pregnant people attending weddings? If you want to learn more about traditional customs and taboos, click on Huayi Network to find out more.

Can pregnant women attend weddings?

According to folk customs, it is not advisable for pregnant women to attend weddings.
In some parts of China, there is a saying that red events (weddings) should not involve pregnant women, as it is considered unlucky.
For example, in the Xiangxi area, pregnant women are called "four-eyed people." When carrying out construction, traveling for business, marrying or giving away a daughter, worshiping deities, or holding rituals, they must avoid pregnant women and prohibit them from being present. It is believed that pregnant women are "impure" and can disrupt wealth and pollute deities.
However, these are all old superstitious beliefs, and nowadays few people pay attention to them. However, if the couple getting married is concerned about this matter, pregnant women should not attend.

Taboos for pregnant people attending weddings

1、There is a folk belief in China that pregnant women should not attend weddings. Therefore, if the local area has such taboos or the couple getting married is very sensitive to this matter, pregnant women should not attend the wedding.
2、If the couple getting married does not mind pregnant women attending the wedding, pregnant women do not need to be too cautious, but should pay attention to their own condition.
3、Weddings usually have a noisy environment, and even participants may be very physically exhausting. Therefore, pregnant women should be especially careful and it is best to bring someone who can take care of them.

What taboos should pregnant women be aware of?

First, pregnant women should avoid using scissors to cut things inside the house, otherwise it will harm the fetus.
Second, if the pregnancy line above the navel is biased to the left or right, it indicates that the fetal energy is seriously insufficient at this stage. If it is completely exhausted, it can lead to premature birth, and premature infants have a high mortality rate. According to folk beliefs, wearing a mandarin orange stone bracelet and adding "Hiroki Genken Jyaku" on the seal book can help replenish fetal energy.