Britain Prepares for a Baby Boom

Six hundred babies are expected to be born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, alone—a rise of 20 per cent over normal figures.

A fierce snow storm at the start of this year, coupled with the recession, has hospitals in Britain gearing up for a baby boom in September. Six hundred babies are expected to be born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, alone—a rise of 20 per cent over normal figures. Midwives put the boom down to couples enjoying cozy nights during the blizzard which hit Britain in late December and early January. The tough economic climate may have also led to couples staying indoors.