Will Hurricane Sandy Be Responsible For An American Baby Boom?

Since her arrival on Monday night, Hurricane Sandy has caused havoc but experts have suggested that the superstorm could be responsible for increased birth and pregnancy rates in the country.

Dr Jennifer Ashton, an obstetrician in New Jersey told ABC News: “The theory is that a drop in barometric pressure is associated with the rupturing of the membranes of the amniotic sac, causing a woman to "break her water".

The doctor revealed that there is significant evidence to suggest that more babies are born in the day preceding a storm than an average day.

“The link between weather and lunar cycles extends beyond childbirth; there are associations between migraines, other headaches and musculoskeletal pain,” she said.

Experts believe the blackout may be responsible for an increase in births come July

The number of women giving birth in late July is set to rise as many couples had more sex during the blackout.

The New York Times reports that in August 1966, hospitals recorded a spike in the numbers of children born in the city, which they linked to a blackout in late 1965.

We wonder if many couples got busy during this week’s storm? We hope they used protection!