"Seasonal Secrets: Conception's Influence on Birth Outcomes"

Discover the fascinating insights uncovered by Janet Currie, a renowned researcher from Princeton University, in a groundbreaking study examining over 1.4 million children born to 647,050 mothers across three major U.S. cities. Published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), this research reveals the impact of conception timing on childbirth outcomes. Learn how children conceived in May face a 10% increased risk of premature birth due to heightened exposure to the seasonal flu virus, while babies conceived in summer tend to have a higher birth weight. Explore the intricate relationship between seasonal variations, pregnancy, and childbirth in this eye-opening study.