The moon has long been thought to have physical effects on human beings – especially women. The menstrual cycle, conception, and even fertility have been closely linked to the moon’s cycles. How Does The Full MoonAffect Labour and Childbirth? The moon’s effect is called the lunar influence. It is widely believed if a woman is full term around the time the moon is full, its gravitational pull can influence when she will go into labour, Just as the moon’s pull affects the waters on earth, it is believed to affect the amniotic fluid in a pregnant woman’s womb. If the amniotic sac is under pressure, it can rupture and contractions might begin. The waxing of the moon, or in other words, the days during which a new moon transforms itself into a fullmoon is believed to be an ideal time for the conception of the child. As per ancient beliefs, a waxing moon places us in a more positive and energetic frame of mind. This belief has been traditionally followed by many ethnic communi