Friday, May 08, 2015

When Are Babies Born?

The 53 percent majority of American babies are born between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., thanks to induced deliveries, Cesareans, and other miracles of modern medicine. Here are the most and least likely hours of birth for babies born in 2013...

Most likely: 6.3% of babies were born at 8 a.m.
Least likely: 2.7% of babies were born at 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, When Are Babies Born: Morning, Noon, or Night? Birth Certificate Data for 2013

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