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๐ŸŒž Brighter Days, Darker Nights ๐ŸŒš

Summer (now) may be the ideal time to conceive

Setting babies up for lifetime healthy circadian rhythms

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Nikko Kennedy
Jun 20, 2024
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Sunlight exposure in early pregnancy may improve outcomes at the end of pregnancy, reduce the risk of preterm birth, and support a more mentally stable postpartum recovery while also supporting the entrainment of babyโ€™s circadian rhythms and developmental outcomes from an earlier age.

Happy solstice! Happy winter/summer, depending on where you are!

Are you a summer baby or a winter baby? And if given the choice, which season would you prefer to have your next baby?

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Birthday is actually associated with melatonin levels in the first couple of months of lifeโ€ฆ suggesting that even though human fertility isnโ€™t completely tied to the seasons the way animal life isโ€ฆ Season does still affect us and our babies at a deep level!

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