I give birth during the holidays, what does that change?

My baby will be born on the evening of December 24 or 31, is it risky?

Christmas, New Year’s Day: maternity safety is always on top

Whatever maternity in which you are going to give birth, there will always be staff available to welcome you and accompany you during labor and delivery. Even if the numbers are small on public holidays, a midwife is necessarily present 24 hours a day. Rest assured ! And if it is a large maternity hospital, several midwives are on call. Likewise, beyond 1 deliveries per year, an obstetrician and an anesthesiologist must be in the premises 24 hours a day. On the other hand, be aware that if it is a small maternity unit, the obstetrician and the anesthetist are on call, but at home. Like every other day of the year, no more and no less. They travel at the request of the midwife. And if an emergency Caesarean section becomes essential, the entire operating theater team is also present. For the baby, a pediatrician is also on call and can be contacted at any time.

Human side: it’s rather better

Paradoxically, giving birth on a feast day is often a godsend. Firstly, because very anxious pregnant women have often given birth before the fateful date. Others may have requested a trigger. Conversely, some obstetricians offer their patients to induce the birth of the baby in order to be able to wake up in peace.

Last but not least, public holidays or at night are times when medical activity is more “quiet” because there is no operation planned that day, except for emergencies of course. Result: the team is often more available for future mothers.

During the holidays, the atmosphere is rather relaxed

On festive evenings, midwives and doctors on duty keep their seriousness and professionalism. However, they accept this constraint inherent in their profession and are often in a very good mood these evenings! In this festive period, thethe atmosphere is more relaxed and a birth (on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Day) is always an event. Who knows ? Your baby might be the first born in motherhood for the new year! Another good news is that there are often special menus during the holiday season. But to take advantage of it, you will have to have given birth …

For your baby, everyone will remember the day they were born

By being born at Christmas time or New Year’s Day, for sure, no one in the family will skip the birthday of your child. In addition, the holidays are often the occasion for family members to reunite in full force. Even those who live far away. Your little one will have the chance to have around him the whole family ! 

A tip for the years to come: never forget to celebrate his birthday under the pretext that there are already so many parties on these days. Forget the “big” gift that is used for Christmas, birthday and New Year’s Day!

Is your eldest in danger of making the head if you are not there for Christmas?

If you are due to give birth during this time, start prepare the big brother or the big sister in the event that you may not be home on D-Day. But no way to miss the fun. You can go very well opening gifts. And also provide for the possibility of keep your eldest child by family or friends, because baby-sitters are often complicated to find one right then.