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Best time of year for a baby

When to have a baby | How seasons affect babies

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Deciding to have a baby is a big step, but the next thing to worry about is whether it matters what time of the year you have your child.

Not only will it matter to you during your pregnancy, but it may also affect your child's health

Of course, conceiving to a timetable is far more difficult than it sounds, but to help you choose an approximate time of the year, read on.

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You may decide that you want a baby to be born in early autumn, so they're old for their school year but that means you'll be pregnant during the summer and that can be very uncomfortable, especially if it happens during the third trimester.

Many women choose a spring baby because it pretty much avoids being pregnant during the summer months and the final trimester happens in winter, which means you'll be wrapped up anyway.

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