European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - November 25, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Today s crossword Winter a time for Romance by Cox news services Pring the poets say is the Lime Tor Romance. But Winter the scientists say is when things get really serious. A new study by the National centers for disease control shows that More babies Are conceived in november and december than in any other months of the year. During those two months. Or. Wick Warren says american couples conceive 630.000 babies an average of 10,160 babies per night. 10 percent higher than during the Palmier months of Spring. Warren a demographer for cd s health promotion and education division says there s no Good explanation for he May them i no evidence that americans Are More sexually Active during those months or thai the Long Winter nights give couples More time to court parenthood. It s a phenomenon that has t been looked at in any kind of detail he says. Warren and his co workers obviously have nol peered Inlo the bedrooms of America to colled their statistics. But by examining the maternity records of the nation s hospitals and counting backward they have assembled a unique Small tical picture of the 3.4 million Infanta bom every year. In a study published in the Spring summer Issue of social biology Warren and his co workers reported that the number of babies born in the United states peaks with 315,000 births a month in both August and september. In april the number reaches its lowest ebb 280,000. There s a seasonal pattern of births that peaks in August and september. That Means november and december Are the months when people successfully he says. Watn a the obit of explanations such As the yearning for warmth during Chilly weather of the interminable hours of darkness have to be discounted. If ii were the Long Winter nights Why would t february also have a higher rate of Conception he asks. Although nobody knows Why there Are plenty of theories. I think it s the says or. Carl Mccurdy. A Jasper a. Family physician who sees Many of the pregnant women in his Community. When it starts getting colder we Start counting Down the Kay Scott executive director of planned parenthood in Atlanta says the surge of teen agers seeking pregnancy tests in february and March seems to support this View. I think a lot of the Lime first sexual encounters Are initiated during this time she we have observed especially with teen agers is More drinking less parental supervision and that people Are out of school. It is a Lime when there a a lot of sentimentality involved in relationships. I think it probably carries Over to adults parties for pooches demand the perfect present United press internationals ome pets live in style. At a recent birthday Bash at Larkspur in Marln county outside san Francisco the gifts Lor the guest of Honor a poodle were ires elegant because the owner had started a registry for the birthday dog at Patricia Monahan s pet boutique. Al another parly a great Dane named Ellison was Given a Puppy Shower by the customers of Monahan s store. The pregnant purebred received such Gills for her litter As Puppy Oya. Colourful blankets Bath accessories mirrors toy chess photo albums and Gold frames for Doggie pictures if you have a Lovely Home you Don t want Tacky pet things in in says Monahan a Marin humane society director and owner of for paws in Larkspur Landing which caters la a High trolling clientele Mona Hin a lava the Well heeled dog or cat absolutely must have color coordinated digs. She suggests Starling with a patterned Critter Quill bed or sleeping bag with Matching pillows. Monahan carries designer sets costing $60 to $90 that can be put in a Washer and dryer. She also stocks shiny brass Beds Lor the pampered and water Beds for animals with bad backs. The dining experience of a finicky eater can be enhanced Wilh Haule cuisine Bone China bowls beige for dogs and Gray Lor felines with Matching place Mats. Pewter Hora d oeuvre plates Are a must and an Irish Crystal water dish can be thrown inter jusl$18s. There also Are stuffed to liven Upa Pel s pad along with rib boned baskets of gourmet treats love my dog trays and embroidered pet diaries. Monahan who gets some merchandise from local artists and imports other items from England Ireland and Scotland also has custom made quills she says can be thrown Over the pet s own velour chair. Everything is High Quality and very Good looking she says. "11 alter she retired As owner of the country inn Kennel in Ovalo. Calif., five years ago Monahan opened a pet boutique that s turned Inlo a virtual tourist attraction because of its unusual merchandise and wild parties. Each year Monahan throws halloween pet costume party a Christmas canine gathering and monthly Doggie brunches Gerl Goldman who helps out at for paws said she s always doing decorative things at Home to please her three Doberman Pinchers and she careful in matches the dogs possessions to her own decor. Absolutely i want them to feel Good. They re my children she said. They each have their own Beds but they sleep with me most of the Goldman s Doherr Nan Baron Blitz and Blake have both designer Beds and pillows for resting and beanbag Beds for just lounging around. They also have leg warmers backpacks Lor when they go jogging sweaters and Corduroy Coats with fur lining she said. Thed Oglare absolutely appreciative of their surrounding and attire said Goldman. They know when something s new. I always Nave to buy three of everything. " Page 18 by Eugene she tick across Sod part of Bull old ruler of inn9 haul ii away fro the weather13 egyptian heaven14 rubber treed certain won. 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