Scientific evidence suggests increased exposure to sunlight boosts the likelihood of a woman becoming pregnant by a third.<\/p>\n
Separate research also found bright skies increase the levels of serotonin, the mood-enhancing hormone in the brains of men and women.<\/p>\n
And after the hottest summer in decades, Ireland has been tipped to expect a mini-baby boom from next spring.<\/p>\n
Paddy Power is offering odds of 11\/10 for 2019 to produce the most babies on record.<\/p>\n
And the bookmakers has put the name Francis at 66\/1 to be one of the top choices for baby boys on foot of the recent papal visit.<\/p>\n
A spokesman said: \u201cThe public got very hot under the collar during the recent heatwave.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith so much skin on show we think it\u2019s very likely people got hot and bothered in bedrooms too.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith that in mind it\u2019s short odds this year\u2019s record temperatures will be blamed for a massive baby boom in 2019 when the number of live births are expected to reach record levels.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the flipside, given the Pope\u2019s recent visit, it seems obvious that lots of expectant families will draw on his name for inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n
Belgian scientists analysed the IVF results of 6,000 women over a six-year period and found fertilisation rates, live births and the number of eggs all improved after they were in the sun.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Willie Daly said there will be more romance at this year\u2019s Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival if the sun keeps shining.<\/p>\n
The Co Clare love doctor added: \u201cThe better the weather, the more matchmaking I\u2019ll be doing.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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