A total solar eclipse is estimated to start at 9:15 pm today and will last till 2:34 am. The visibility of the eclipse will be mainly in the US where the entire country will experience the black out.

In India there are many myths surrounding the eclipse and this  can lead to a lot of confusion.

The advise handed out to pregnant moms is - don't step out of the house, don't eat and drink, don't use any instruments, don't use the bathroom, and so on. While some of them are very harmless some can actually cause some harm. For eg not using the bathroom for four hours can cause your bladder to get painfully tender and even breed a urinary infection. Not eating and drinking for an extended period can cause dehydration and fluctuations in sugar levels. Hence it is suggested to follow as per your instincts and not blindly. After all your health and your babys health is very important.

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