Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and the weather

[jesse/jayne]

I was due with the 3 of my children in summer.  Around all their due dates, the weather was hot and actual record breaking temps during two of these periods.  All 3 came at the first sign of a cool change :)  When I had my last one, the midwives had their 4 clients (who were due over a 4 week period) for the month all birth within less than 2 days of each other! I was 14 days late and one of the other's was 14 days early!   The weather during the periods that I was due is still very distinct in my mind - even going back to the 14yo's birth.   Regards   Jayne       ----- Original Message ----- From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and the weather I do notice an increase in spontaneous rupture of membranes when there are changes of pressure Di ----- Original Message ----- From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth and the weather Hi all, I am writing a story about how the weather affects our health and was quite interested when I came across a piece about a change in air pressure and more births occurring.  It jogged my memory to when I had my last child and the hospital was very busy indeed.  Between contractions I can vaguely recall the midwife telling me that her theory was that the change in the weather (from clear to stormy) that evening triggered lots of labours.  And, I have come across a website ( intellicast.com) which has a labour/birth index! I was wondering does on this board have any thoughts on this theory?? cheers Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.