Season of conception may influence allergy risks

A CHILD’S chance of developing an allergy could depend on the season in which the youngster was conceived, experts have said.

Babies whose first three months in the womb occurred in springtime are more likely to suffer from food allergies, such as to milk and eggs.

About 11% of children whose 11th week of development in the womb was in April or May were more likely to suffer food allergy, a study found.