A number of expectant mothers in China are inducing birth early or delaying their cesarean sections in order to not have their babies on February 29. Having a baby on February 29 during Leap Year means that their child would technically only be able to celebrate a birthday every four years.
Yesterday, a nurse a Hangzhou Women’s Hospital told reporters that a few mothers in the maternity ward either chose to induce birth on February 28 or delay their cesarean section until March 1.
Source: inews.qq.com
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I'm stupid then. What about that yuezi stuff that goes on with almost all Chinese? Is it yuezi? That brainless belief that the poor mother must be deprived of a normal life for a month. Or three months. You tell me that's not the most retarded belief in the world? Talk about throwbacks to the Neopolitan Age!
Mar 02, 2016 18:11 Report Abuse
LoL... Chinese... paving the way to a new, modern world! Let's all follow and get in line! Me first!
Mar 01, 2016 03:40 Report Abuse
Back home people born on the 29th of February just celebrate on the 28th and no one cares. In China being born on the 29h is seen as a curse and might result in one becoming a social outcast. China #1.
Feb 29, 2016 20:40 Report Abuse
Yeah really dumb. In fact having your birthday on Feb. 29 makes it even more special than others' birthdays.
Feb 29, 2016 19:54 Report Abuse
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