Recent studies have found no relationship between the different phases of the Moon and an increase in the frequency of births. Ana Palacios Marqués is head of the Obstetrics Section at the Dr.

Balmis General University Hospital in Alicante. There is no scientific evidence that indicates that the full moon (or any other phase of the lunar cycle) causes an increased in births. But as an obstetrics professional, when we have great pressure, we continue to relate it to the Moon.