THIS is the worst month to get pregnant
Due to our busy life schedules, we all have starting planning every minute little thing about our lives. And when it comes to having a baby, it’s the biggest and the toughest planning ever. We plan our babies depending on so many factors – financial, physiological and physical health. But did you know there is also a time of the year when it's considered worst to have a baby? It is said that conceiving at this time can lead to premature birth. Read ahead to know more:
The study
According to the journal published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, babies conceived in May have an increased chance of being born prematurely.
The study included 1.4 million children from 657,050 mothers and compared the babies date of birth to their estimated time of conception. It was found that women who got pregnant in May and had their third trimester around January or February were 10 per cent more likely to go into labour prematurely.
Why does that happen?
January and February are the winter months and thus flu and inflammation cases are on a rise. This can induce premature labour says the research associate at Princeton University.
And premature babies are at a greater risk of developing respiratory and digestive issues. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, these kids might require hospitalisation for weeks after birth.
What you can do?
You can talk to your doctor about the flu vaccine. CDC recommends pregnant women to stay clear of sick people, washing hands frequently and keeping hands away from eyes, mouth and nose. All this will help in increasing your chances of a healthy and full-term pregnancy.