According to a recent survey conducted among parents, the consensus is clear: Christmas is the least desirable birthday for their children. A striking 40% of moms expressed a preference to steer clear of a December 25 birthday for their kids. Following closely behind is Leap Day, with 38% of mothers preferring not to have a baby born on February 29.
Interestingly, Gen Z moms are less inclined than Millennials to want “birthday twins,” with a notable 22% wanting to avoid sharing a birthday with a close family member compared to just 7% of Millennials. Additionally, around one-quarter of mothers are open to the idea of inducing labor or opting for a C-section to prevent a birth on an undesirable date; 13% would do it, while another 12% are uncertain.
When I learned that my due date fell right around Thanksgiving, my grandmother gave me a piece of advice: never put a turkey on your baby’s birthday cake. As a fellow late November baby, she often felt her birthday was overshadowed by the holiday festivities. Unfortunately, I ended up giving my one-year-old one of the most undesirable birthday dates. In fact, a recent poll revealed that 23% of mothers consider any date too close to the holidays as “the worst.”
Survey Insights
In our survey, we asked parents which specific days they wished to avoid for their children’s birthdays, and the results were telling. For those looking to navigate the complexities of home insemination, resources like Make a Mom’s at-home insemination products can be incredibly helpful. Additionally, for further insights, Intracervical Insemination serves as an authority on the topic, and March of Dimes offers excellent guidance on pregnancy and home insemination.
Conclusion
In summary, the survey results highlight a strong preference among parents to avoid certain birthdays for their children, with Christmas topping the list. Resources available can assist those considering at-home insemination as they plan for their family.