Most Maltese babies are born in September, new data has revealed, suggesting couples must be at their most amorous in December.

Between 2010 and last year, September was the baby boom month, closely followed by October, confirming that Maltese babies are often conceived during the winter months, particularly December and January.

There could be various factors to explain this: the cold spells may encourage couples to stay indoors and have cosy nights in. The Christmas spirit and family reunions with little children happily opening their presents could set biological clocks ticking. It could reflect new year’s resolutions to start a family or else there could merely be contraceptive slip-ups during the festive party season.

What is certain is that the Christmas mistletoe puts people in a romantic mood. 

Partying and socialising in the hot summer month of July is not as fruitful. Judging by the statistics released by the Health Parliamentary Secretariat, July is the month in which Maltese are least likely to head to bed, making April the least busy month in the maternity ward. 

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