How Does The Lunar Phase Influence Childbirth?

Humans have many connections with the moon and its phases. In some way, this star influences our natural systems, as it affects certain factors inherent in nature. Pregnancy does not escape this, it is taken into account to observe the female reproductive cycle and the increase in fertility. Likewise, it is believed that the lunar phase influences childbirth.

Beliefs regarding how the lunar phase influences childbirth are quite widespread. Some people apply their experience and knowledge to relate the lunar phase to the time of delivery, for example,

midwives

. Research on the subject could also prove some connection.

Midwife Lina Abellán Martínez explains how the lunar phase influences human birth.  This is a survey conducted on more than 7,000 births, which were related to the phase of the moon in which they occurred. We tell you how it happens.

● Apparently, when the moon is in its waning phase, births tend to have features related to ruptured amniotic sacs as well as fluid color.

● During the new moon, more spontaneous births occur.

● Between the growing and full phases there are more cases of childbirth

premature

, cesarean sections, manual deliveries, slow dilations and induced deliveries.

How the Lunar Phase Influences Childbirth

Sometimes we just let ourselves be carried away by the moon’s charm. Some cultures even consider the moon as a deity. No doubt this can influence some natural elements, for example, the tide of the oceans, the productivity of the land and the success of the harvests.

The moon is also believed to influence people. Although at the gestational level the lunar phase is not considered as a status, we can see a certain relationship. In many cases, the lunar calendar is established as a guide for securing a child. Another type of connection can be found at the time of delivery and in possible

complications

.

In this regard, studies of perinatal psychoprophylaxis reveal that there may be a real relationship between the lunar phase and childbirth. This is an empirical analysis carried out by midwives, in collaboration with mothers and health professionals.

Although we know that births occur every day no matter what phase the moon is in, some coincidences are remarkable. Statistically, childbirth occurs as follows according to the lunar phase.

New Moon

It turns out that, at this stage, births can be simpler and faster. In these cases, the woman arrives almost ready to give birth; it’s completely dilated and she barely has time to take off her clothes. There are at least two women giving birth at the same time and with very similar characteristics. That is, it is a spontaneous birth.

Usually the membranes rupture in a natural way without any changes. Furthermore, the expulsion is so spontaneous that the mother does not have

opportunity

to reflect on what happens.  

First Quarter

Experts consider that the births that take place at this stage are very beautiful. They are not as explosive as the previous ones, but they are quite normal. The dilation is progressive, without setbacks; in addition, the mother has the opportunity to participate and be aware. They explain it as the delivery of magazines, the one whose steps are perfect in every way.

Full moon

According to the experience of midwives, births occur more frequently at this stage. These are the days when hospitals are full and people are super busy. Usually these are births of

gestation

term, for which they are usually natural.

In certain cases, some deliveries are anticipated, but with a probable date and in excellent conditions. However, when advance payments are presented, then cases of purse rupture and certain related complications occur. As a result, the process takes a little longer.

waning quarter

In this lunar phase, few births occur. However, the ones that do occur can be very laborious. These are not typical physiological births, but they can be cesarean or normal. At this stage, births are a little more complicated, where the baby is sitting or standing.

The characteristics of these waning births require the expenditure of energy from the medical team and the mother. Also, unusual things can happen, like a shorter cord, or a parent who arrives at the most important moment. It takes a lot of patience to wait for the outcome, but most end up happy.

Dark Moon

The black moon is that phase prior to the new moon. The births that take place at this stage are the most complex. These are laborious deliveries where the baby has difficulty being born. It is possible that more monitoring of the system is needed

cardiac

and of possible complications.