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News—Review - July 1, 1971.
FROM
THE
PILL BOX
Father David C. Streett
AUGUSTA AREA PLANNED
PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION]
SOWING SEASON: CONCEPTIONS PEAK IN FALL, SLUMP IN
SPRING
Human conceptions, as with crop seeding, appears to be a
seasonal thing. Babies are most likely to be conceived in the fall
or winter and least likely during the spring and summer.
Supporting evidence comes from a study of 1.3 million
pregnancies that occurred in New York City over an eight-year
period between 1960 and 1967. The investigators, Dr. Jean
Pakter of New York City’s Health Department and colleagues
Carl. L. Erhardt and Frieda G. Nelson, found that conceptions
increased sharply in September and reached a peak in November
and December. The low point occurred between May aftd July.
This seasonal pattern held true regardless of pregnancy order,
maternal age, ethnic group or type of hospital service.
Although the survey was limited to New York City, Dr. Pakter
and her associates have reason to believe the results are valid for
the country as a whole. Earlier studies have shown that births are
highest in the period from August to October, thereby coinciding
roughly with late autumn conceptions.
This determination of the seasonal pattern of conceptions is
preliminary to a long-range study by the New York City Health
Department team of environmental factors which may affect the
fetus during pregnancy.
Slight variations were found in the seasonal patterns according
to ethnic group, hospital service, maternal age and pregnancy
order. For instance, the least variation was found among white
private patients, while the greatest occurred among blacks and
browns who received general service care. Despite the variations
among groups, the team reported, “there is an astonishing
conformity” and a “clear seasonal pattern.”
Os the 30 groups studied, 25 showed a maximum index for
conceptions in November and December. In those five where the
peak occurred in other months, a secondary high was identified in
December, usually at a level not far below the actual peak. The
low point, not nearly so consistent, varied between February and
August, with 27 of the 30 lows between May and July.
The seasonal patterns of conceptions for legitimate and
illegitimate pregnancies among the three ethnic groups, black,
white and Puerto Rican women were essentially alike, with one
exception. White ligitimate pregnancies reflected a less distinct,
flatter seasonal pattern. The similarity in patterns here suggests to
Dr. Pakter and associates “some kind of biologic rhythm rather
than one imposed by social factors.” And the difference in white
legitimate pregnancies may be the result of wide-spread birth
control among this group, “which suppresses the effect of an
underlying rhythm.”
REASONS UNKNOWN
Having established that a seasonal pattern of conceptions
exists, the New York investigators point out that there are “thus
£u, no unshakeable explanations.”
They discount any relationship between an autumn high in
conceptions and a mid-year peak in marriages in New York City.
The basic seasonal pattern, they note, continues over various
pregnancy orders and several maternal age groups. Also, a
substantial proportion of brides are already pregnant.
Furthermore, the pattern for conceptions among unmarried
women was the same as for those who were married. And if
marriage were an influence on the time of conception, a
secondary high in conceptions would occur to coincide with
August, the second highest marriage month in New York City.
But the study revealed no such secondary high.
Some investigators hold that light, temperature, nutrition and
population density affect reproduction in mammals. But the New
York researchers note that differing patterns of human
reproduction in countries apparently alike in these respects and
the similarities of patterns among groups that are not alike
suggest that the effects of such environmental factors are
over-ridden by biological, behavioral and social influences.
NATURAL CONTROL
Dr. Pakter and associates see the need for more investigation of
birth patterns, “particularly of first births as they reflect
conception patterns.”
And they call for more research in the biology of reproduction,
since they believe that explanations may lie in the laboratory
rather than in simple observation. They conclude that a “natural”
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Laney Scott Wright,
daughter of the late Garrett
and Mrs. Mary Scott, was born
in Aiken South Carolina and
passed away Friday, June 18,
1971, after an extended illness.
After the death of her
father, when she was a small
child, her mother moved to
Augusta, Ga. Here she received
her school training and became
affiliated with the Church at an
early age, always a faithful
attender, serving whenever she
could as long as she was in
good health.
She was a member of the
Smoother Ashler Grand Court
F.A.A.Y. Mason. She served on
the Usher Board. She was a
member of the Sunday School,
and E.L. Stewart Missionary
Circle at The Tabernacle
Baptist Church where she has
been a member since
childhood.
A loving and devoted
mother, she leaves to mourn
her husband Roosevelt Wright, ‘
one daughter, Miss Betty J.
Scott Wright, one sister, Mrs.
Annie Davis of N.Y.C., three
brothers Rev. T.D. Scott of
N.Y.C., Mr. James Scott of
Chicago, 111, Mr. Daniel Scott
of Clyde, N.Y. and a host of
other relatives and friends.
control of some kind is at work.
The New York researchers are now investigating relationships
between the time of conception and the incidence of fetal deaths,
congenital malformations, birth-weight patterns, and other
aspects of child health. Their findings may lead to healthier
babies and better family planning.
This article is based on “SEASONAL PATTERN OF
CONCEPTION IN NEW YORK CITY,” a paper prepared by Dr.
Pakter and her associates and presented by Mr. Erhardt at the
recent annual meeting of the American Public Health Association
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funeralized Wednesday at the
First Mt. Moriah Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Brown, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Shern was born July
15, 1930, in Rocky Mount,
North Carolina.
She was a L.P.N. She
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for five months prior to her
death on June 27, she was
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Surviving are her husband,
Mr. Joe Brown; Step-son, Mr.
James Brown; step-mother and
step-father, Mr. and Mrs.
Ronald Battle of Rocky
Mount, N.C.; brother, Grover
Perry; two grandsons, Teddy
Brown and Derral Brown,
grand-daughter, Deanne
Brown; cousins and friends.
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Governor Jimmy Carter
today kicked off the 1971
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greeting the 120 interns on the
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Straighten
out any inter-personal problems with
ease. Large expenditures for long-term
security favorable. Hard feelings may
spring up with friends late in week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Work pro
jects go smooth as silk. Good relations
with children stimulated. New financial
projects somewhat “iffy”. Take care not
to irritate those in authority.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your child
ren’s science project at school and re
lations with teachers go well. Good
time to start a major overhaul of your
home. Some dissention with in-laws.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good time
to have your car and electrical appli
ances fixed. Important plans involving
friends can be solidified, but don’t short
change your spouse or resentment arises.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If your mate
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Don’t let your liking for fancy extras
to intrude however. If you work, pay
extra attention to- your partner this
weekend.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Good time
to try new methods in your daily work
routine. Long-term gains can be made
with relatives. Avoid disputes with co
workers. You may be a bit accident
prone.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 Oct. 22): Unusual
creative efforts meet with success. Try
reaching your children with some new
thoughts. Love life extra stimulating and
rewarding.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): New ideas
and methods work well on the home-
colleges throughout the State
of Georgia will be working on a
full-time basis' with state
agencies.
Governor Carter challenged
the students “to meet this
opportunity to work with the
system by working hard,
expressing their ideas, and
approaching the internship as
an opportunity to deal with
the potentials and problems of
the State of Georgia.”
This summer’s program is a
pilot program which the
Governor has said he plans to
develop to include as many as
1,000 students working a
Week of May 23, 1971
front. Relations between mate and
friends most compatible. You and your
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Think before you speak, however.
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