Over the next couple of weeks, many women will be seeing positive results from pregnancy tests, as we leave the festive season behind - a time identified as the biggest month in the year for conception.
The most popular birth date in Ireland over the last five years has been 20th September, with late September identified as the most popular birth period. That means that today is the first day that many women will notice late periods and begin taking pregnancy tests. Cue an influx of adorable pregnancy announcements to shocked and overwhelmed partners over the next month!
When it comes to the most fertile time of year, a MummyPages analysis of Central Statistics Office (CSO) data on birth dates in Ireland, pinpoints 28th-31st December as the most popular time for making babies.
Commenting on these findings, Laura Haugh, Mum-in-Residence for MummyPages says: “After the busy build up to the Christmas season, couples finally have time to relax and enjoy quality time together.”
If this is your first time taking a pregnancy test and you are looking for some advice, Laura also says: “Our community of mums recommend taking a pregnancy test at home first thing in the morning when the pregnancy hormone is at its highest level when testing in the early days of your missed period.”
MummyPages Due Date Calculator makes estimating the arrival of a new baby easy for parents. The calculator allows mums to enter the date of first day of their menstrual cycle and then calculates the due date and the calendar dates of each trimester.
Mums who sign up to receive MummyPages’ personalised weekly updates about their baby’s development will also receive an exclusive 40-Week Guide to Pregnancy available to download for free in PDF form.
