There is no ideal or perfect month to conceive and each one makes us experience pregnancy differently. However, it is always curious to know how the time of year influences the whole process of having a baby, as well as the advantages and disadvantages that each one could have.
I tell you, in my experience and according to what science says, what are the pros and cons that await you if you conceive your child in October and he is born in June (or July) , depending on the day of the month in which the happy birthday took place. event.
Advantages and disadvantages of getting pregnant in the month of October
We are already in the fall and the atmosphere is feeling the change of season. Gone are those hot days , to give way to more pleasant ones and in which it is already beginning to cool.
Conceiving a baby in October is something that has several positive things , especially during the first two trimesters of pregnancy (which we will see below), although it will also have one or another inconvenience, but with a wonderful final reward: our baby.
First trimester: October, November and December
One of the first advantages of getting pregnant in October is that we start the pregnancy almost at the same time as the beginning of autumn , which indicates that the heat has decreased a lot. This is a positive thing, since it is during the first trimester that a typical pregnancy discomfort appears: nausea. These tend to get worse in times of heat, so the change of season is good for us in this regard.
Another positive aspect of conceiving in October is that that typical dream and fatigue that invades us during the first months will be more bearable, since taking naps in the afternoon will undoubtedly be something very enjoyable now that the days are cooler.
On the other hand, doing some physical activity is something that we also benefit from living the first trimester during the fall, because we can go for a walk or exercise outdoors without worrying about high temperatures (although it is important to stay well hydrated).
Some couples choose to wait to communicate their pregnancy when they approach 12 weeks, so you can take the opportunity to break the news at Christmas and, incidentally, enjoy all the benefits of being pregnant at Christmas time.
Second quarter: January, February and March
With the beginning of the year also comes the beginning of the second trimester, which is usually the one that is most enjoyed because in most cases the discomfort of the first has been left behind.
Little by little your belly begins to show and that is when another advantage of conceiving in October appears: winter clothes are usually much more comfortable and spacious , so you can surely continue using your wardrobe for longer, especially if you have oversize sweaters and woven or woolen dresses.
For example, a trick I used when my belly started to grow and my jeans were no longer so comfortable, was to use a maternity band over them while they were unbuttoned and putting a long or wide sweater on top (you can also use this type of bands when your sweaters, blouses and T-shirts start to get too short).
We can continue to take the opportunity to exercise inside or outside the home depending on the weather, but it is very important that in winter you take care of your health , since colds and flu cause very annoying symptoms during pregnancy, also increasing the risk of complications.
On the other hand, with the transition between winter and spring it is possible that you suffer from spring asthenia, a temporary disorder characterized by a state of constant apathy and fatigue, which is thought to be caused by our body’s need to adapt to the increase in hours of light, the temperature and the amount of pollen in the environment.
Third quarter: April, May and June (July)
You will live the last stage of your pregnancy in the middle of spring and perhaps a couple of weeks in summer. The days are already longer, so you will have more time to get ready for the arrival of your baby, and the cold is behind us, so you will be able to enjoy walks and exercise outdoors again .
However, it is important to mention that living the last weeks of pregnancy when summer is about to start is not always pleasant, since sometimes they coincide with the first heat waves.
In this case, we will have to take some precautions if we have very hot days, such as avoiding the hours of greater solar radiation, using a suitable sunscreen for pregnancy and making sure to stay well hydrated by drinking enough water and consuming fresh food.
A “disadvantage” of spending the third trimester when the warm weather approaches, is that the sleep and fatigue typical of this stage usually feel more intense due to the increase in temperatures, but there are some tricks you can follow to cool off (here we leave you some), as well as trying to consume certain foods to fill you with energy.
Moving on to other positive aspects, the change of climate is the perfect excuse to enjoy your pregnancy at the beach or pool, and by the way, show off your belly in its last weeks .
Another advantage of living the third quarter months between spring and summer, is that you can continue to take advantage of some garments in your wardrobe, such as those loose and long dresses with a cut below the chest , which result in a fresh and comfortable option (which we can also continue to use. postpartum), and skirts with spring or elastic, which if they are long enough you can wear above your belly.
When your baby is born
Getting pregnant in October implies that your probable due date will be in June or early July , depending on the time of the month in which conception occurred. In my case, my daughter was born in the last week of June, practically coinciding with the arrival of summer.
If we look back at what science says about babies born in June, we can find the following:
- They are cheerful and less prone to depression . According to one study, being born in the months of greatest sunlight is related to a willingness to have a cheerful personality.
- They tend to be overly positive . People born in spring and summer are more likely to have a hyperthymic temperament.
- They are prone to mood swings. Cyclothymic temperament (characterized by rapid and frequent swings between happy and sad moods) is another characteristic found more frequently in babies born in the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, according to other research.
- They are more likely to be myopic. According to a study, the reason could be due to the long, bright sunny days that summer babies encounter when they are born.
- They are more likely to be dyslexic. Research has found that people born in the months of May, June and July have a greater predisposition to dyslexia
- They tend to be taller than average. Exposure to daylight during long summer days has positive effects on mothers, resulting in the tallest babies being born from late March to late June.
- They tend to fall asleep later. According to other research, spring and summer babies are often nocturnal birds because they have internal clocks with longer days than those born in fall or winter, causing them to stay up later.
Of course, all this is probabilities and it does not mean that your baby will comply with each one of them, but at least in our case two or three have coincided, such as falling asleep late, positive temperament and height – although I I’m also taller than average, so I think in our case it’s more a question of genetics.
Something important to note about babies born in summer is that there are certain precautions that we must take into account. Although it has its advantages, such as being able to go out for a stroll in a stroller, we must be careful with drastic changes in temperature and make sure that it is always well hydrated , but especially on very hot days.
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