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Ellie Hutchings

No, it's not just because you're having more sex - here's the real reason why more babies are conceived over Christmas

A couple kissing under the mistletoe while wearing Santa hats.

More babies are born in September than any other time of year, and it's all to do with something that happens around Christmas (and very little to do with how much sex you're having).

For those planning to start or expand their family, finding out how to increase fertility and keeping track of an ovulation calculator is common practice. However, research suggests a bit of cold weather might be all that some couples need in order to increase their chances of getting pregnant. So put away your list of Christmas baby names, because the late summer baby boom is a very real thing.

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