Reproduction Day at Elisabeth Hospital on Sunday
In the heart of Germany, the Obstetrics Clinic of St. Elisabeth and St. Barbara Hospital in Halle (Saale) witnessed an extraordinary event on September 7, 2025, during a Blood Moon Sunday. A total of twelve babies were born on this remarkable day, nearly three times as many as on an average day.
Dr. med. Sven Seeger, the head of the Obstetrics Clinic, expressed his delight at this exceptional occurrence, stating, "Having twelve children born in a single day is exceptional for our clinic." The births consisted of six girls and six boys, adding to the joy and excitement of the day.
The Blood Moon Sunday, a celestial event where the moon appears reddish during a total lunar eclipse, was a spectacle to behold. The reddish colour of the moon is caused by the red light from the sun being scattered in the Earth's atmosphere. This year's Blood Moon Sunday was particularly spectacular, with the total lunar eclipse falling roughly between 19:30 and 20:52 CEST, with the maximum occurring around 20:11.
However, despite the magic and wonder of the event, Dr. Seeger emphasised that there is no scientific evidence to support a lunar effect on labour. A study by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg analysing 4,071,669 births in Baden-Württemberg over 470 lunar cycles found no evidence of a lunar effect.
Dr. Seeger also referred to Hermann Hesse's quote, "Every beginning has its own magic, which protects us and helps us to live", in relation to the magic of birth. He expressed regret that some myths, like the lunar effect on labour, are so beautiful but unfounded.
Despite the lack of scientific evidence, the magic and wonder of birth remain significant. Dr. Seeger encourages everyone to appreciate the beauty and miracle of new life, whether it happens on an ordinary day or during a spectacular celestial event like the Blood Moon Sunday.
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