For animals, spring is the time when all of their babies are exploring the world for the first time. We all gawk at the cubs emerging from the den, or the new songs of baby birds crying for more food before they fly for the first time. Humans aren’t limited to when we can give birth or conceive and many wonder — when is the best time to get pregnant?
Some say the best time to conceive is in the winter months, and do the math and you’ll see many are following this pattern. “We typically have more babies born in July, August, and September,” Mary Lou Kopas, chief of midwifery at the University of Washington Medical Center, wrote in their online journal.
There is actually science behind why winter is the best time to get pregnant.
How easy is it to get pregnant during the winter months?
Enjoying the winter months
It may seem trite, but the holiday aspect of winter is beneficial to conceiving. People are spending more time together, socializing at holiday parties, around family, and considering what they want for the new year. It’s natural for couples to get caught up in growing their own family during this festive period of the year. “I felt my desire to have a baby grew during the holidays where I’d see friends creating memories with their kids,” says Judy Kerr who had a September baby boy.
As a woman, remember that stress can hinder your chances of getting pregnant. So while the time of year is conducive to conceiving, realize that you will also need to keep your stress levels down when it comes to the holidays. This might mean accepting that you can’t make every party or do every activity you want. But trying to do too much is a common problem that leads to a stressed-out holiday season. There is plenty of shopping to do and engagements to make; just be sure to take care of yourself, too. That is the best way to increase your chances of conceiving during the winter months.
