and knowing is half the battle.

October 28, 2007

Here are some random facts that youre almost certain not to care about unless you are pregnant:

1. In 1970 the average age for a first-time mother was about 21, but in today’s world the age is 25-29.

2. The average weight gain for expecting mothers in the U.S. was around 30 pounds during their pregnancy.

3. The number of multiple births has increased by more than 400 percent, yes, that’s right, 400 percent over the last 20 years.

4. Boy babies outnumber girl babies, this ratio has stayed the same over the last 6 decades.

5. Tuesday is the most popular day for babies making their arrival in the world, with Saturday being the least busiest day of the week.

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