There are many folk taboos in Chinese traditional customs. Why is it taboo for pregnant women to see a bride? As the saying goes, "It's better to believe in it than to doubt it," and folk taboos are exactly like this. Click on Huayi Network to learn more about Chinese folk taboos.

Why is it taboo for pregnant women to see a bride

The idea that pregnant women should not see a bride is a folk saying. In some areas, it is taboo for pregnant women to attend weddings, while in others, it is taboo for them to sit on the wedding bed, etc. ... Older generations believed that if a pregnant woman sees a bride, it might make the bride have difficulty getting pregnant. There is also a belief that if a pregnant woman visits a bride, it could lead to her having a miscarriage or the baby being born prematurely. However, regardless of which one it is, these are all superstitious beliefs without any basis. However, if the family of the pregnant woman or the bride's family is particularly sensitive about this issue, it would be best for the pregnant woman to avoid seeing the bride or attending the wedding.

How to break the taboo if a pregnant woman has already attended the wedding

1、How the newlyweds can break the taboo
If there is a pregnant woman at the wedding, the newlyweds can later ask a master to get a five-element talisman. They should wear the talisman or place it by the bedside in the bedroom to neutralize the negative energy.
2、How the pregnant woman can break the taboo
A pregnant woman who attends a wedding can also ask a master to get a talisman to wear, or go to a temple to pray to the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) for her child's protection.

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