If you are looking for a baby, perhaps this August is the month that gives you the greatest joy and you discover that you are pregnant. If so, we want to analyze the advantages and disadvantages that you will have when living through your nine months of pregnancy at the time of the year that touches you, as well as the month in which your baby will be born.
Advantages and disadvantages of getting pregnant in July
In the northern hemisphere, and specifically in Spain, the month of August is one of the hottest of the year, which can cause some inconvenience to pregnant women. But August is also the month of light, the endless hours of sunshine and the summer holidays, factors that lead to conception .
Getting pregnant in August has great advantages that you will discover throughout your pregnancy. But we are not going to fool you; There are also some small inconveniences, although these will be forgotten when you see your baby’s face.
In any case, if you want to know right away all the advantages and disadvantages that await you over the next nine months, we will detail them below by quarter.
First trimester: September, October and November
Among the typical discomforts of the first trimester of pregnancy are nausea. Not surprisingly, it is estimated that approximately 80% of pregnant women suffer from them, and it is truly distressing. Nausea worsens with heat , so depending on the exact moment of conception, your first two months of pregnancy may be between August and September, two quite hot months.
Also tiredness and sleep, common symptoms during the first trimester, could be increased at the time of year that you have to live, both due to the last blows of the summer heat, as well as the change of season and time that for many people entails a some physical and emotional decay.
But not everything is bad! While for most mortals the return to the routine and the September slope is a particularly hard time, you will have the incentive of your pregnancy, the excitement of the first ultrasounds and the first check-ups, something that will undoubtedly fill you with joy and optimism.
Second quarter: December, January and February
You will live the second stage of your pregnancy in winter, between the months of December and February, and with Christmas and the Three Kings festival as a backdrop . These dates, which are already magical in themselves, are much more so when you are immersed in the preparations for the arrival of your baby.
But precisely, Christmas is also a disadvantage in the second trimester of pregnancy, not only due to the copious meals that aggravate the digestive symptoms typical of this stage, but also because of the busy plans that surround it (shopping, family reunions, commitments, shops crowded …) and that could compromise your rest.
And is that although the second trimester is usually the one that best suits the pregnant woman and in which she has the most energy, Christmas is a busy time, so you should take special care of yourself. It is also very important that you take care of your health in this cold season , since colds and flu cause very annoying symptoms during pregnancy, also increasing the risk of complications.
Third quarter: March, April and May
You will live the last stage of your pregnancy in the middle of spring . You will notice how the days begin to lengthen, the temperatures to soften and … the pollen will begin to do its thing! And it is that during these they pollinate some of the trees that with more frequency we find in the streets and parks of the cities, like the grasses, the olive tree or the arizónicas.
If you are allergic to pollen and suffer from itchy nose and eyes, sneezing, watery eyes or asthma, you should know that not all allergy medications are compatible during pregnancy, so it is essential to put yourself in the hands of specialists who will advise you on the best treatment to follow, as certain symptoms that are poorly controlled or not treated could endanger your health and that of your baby.
If, on the other hand, you do not suffer from a spring allergy, you will be able to enjoy this last stage of your pregnancy to the fullest and take the opportunity to walk and exercise outdoors , and thus face childbirth in the best possible physical condition.
However, and although spring is a fantastic season to experience pregnancy, it can also bring greater fatigue (the famous “spring asthenia”), which will become especially evident in this last stage due to the discomforts of the end.
When your baby is born
Getting pregnant in the month of August implies that your probable due date will be in May or June, depending on the time of the month in which conception occurred.
Being born in spring has great advantages for the baby, since the days have more hours of light and the temperatures become more and more pleasant, which makes it easier for you to go for a walk with your baby from the first day, benefiting from vitamin D of the sun that you need so much.
For the recent mother, giving birth in May or June also has very positive aspects, since spending time outdoors and in the sun will help you in your postpartum recovery and improve your mood. In addition, for the summer you will already be fully recovered to enjoy your first vacation with your baby.
If we look at the character of the baby according to the time of year in which it will be born (a curious fact, although completely anecdotal), an investigation carried out by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology in Berlin concluded that boys and girls born in spring tend to show more optimistic and energetic than those born in the other seasons of the year.
Regarding the health of the baby during its first weeks of life , although the typical “itis” of winter will have already disappeared, we are entering a time of year in which other types of viruses proliferate responsible for diseases such as gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis and otitis. A lot of caution, especially if the baby has siblings in kindergarten or school.
Pregnant in other months of the year?
- Getting pregnant in May: pros, cons and when will your baby be born
- Getting pregnant in June: pros, cons and when will your baby be born
- Getting pregnant in July: pros, cons and when will your baby be born
