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The combination of festive spirits, holiday gatherings, and the harmattan season may lead to a natural increase in conception during this time, resulting in a surge of births the following September.
If you count back nine months from September, you'll find yourself in December—a time filled with holidays, celebrations, and more time spent indoors due to colder weather.
Like July, August is a popular time for parents who want to take advantage of the school breaks for maternity leave and the ease of organising outdoor celebrations.
The conceptions that lead to August births typically happen during November, during a time when the days are shorter, and people are more likely to be indoors.
The conceptions leading to July births often occur during October, when the weather is cooler, and people are spending more time indoors.
July marks the beginning of the surge in births, making it another popular month for birthdays.
But if you find yourself surrounded by friends and family sharing the same birth month, you're part of a larger trend that spans across the globe..
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