The period before and after the birth of a baby is essential for its he alth and normal development. Everything from a mother's stress levels to exposure to tobacco smoke, pesticides, house dust, junk food, to pets can have a huge impact on the risk of developing he alth problems.
The month in which! For years, science has been concerned with the meaning of the seasons and their influence on everything living on the planet, including humans.
Much of the research in this direction also takes into account factors such as socio-economic status of the mothers and length of pregnancy, which could also affect the he alth of the baby and the mother.
Concepts for the month of May and premature birth
According to a study from last year, women who got pregnant in the month of May have a 10% higher risk of premature birth. The researchers suggest that the high risks and impacts caused by the flu during the winter months probably also play a role in the month of May, as there is usually a flurry of viral infections then.
It has been proven that viral diseases can be a serious cause of premature birth.
Autumn births and physical resilience
Studies also show that boys born in the autumn months can run up to 10% faster, jump up to 12% higher and be 15% stronger than boys of the same age age but born in April. The study was conducted in 2014 and was published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine. Children born in the fall are found to be physically fitter than others born during the rest of the year.
The authors suggest that a possible explanation for this phenomenon is that mothers who spent their pregnancy in the summer are exposed to more sunlight. Therefore, they produce more vitamin D, which is an important nutrient for fetal development.
Spring Babies and Multiple Sclerosis
Low levels of vitamin D during a baby's development in the mother's womb can also put children at increased risk of multiple sclerosis later in life. The study was conducted in London and found that vitamin D levels in babies born in May were about 20% lower than those born in November.
Babies have twice as many autoreactive T cells. They are potentially dangerous cells that can later turn against the body.
Previous research has shown that the risk of multiple sclerosis is highest in people born in May and lowest in those born in November.
Of course, these observations should not make you panic if your child is born in a month loaded with negative meaning. These studies cannot be the only prerequisite for the occurrence of a he alth problem in the future. There are many factors, but the important thing is to follow a he althy lifestyle.
