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"Year of the Dragon" baby boom

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It's the most auspicious year in China's traditional calendar. As couples across the country get busy trying to ensure their children are born during the Year of the Dragon, 2012 is shaping up to be another year for the baby boomers.

Not everything stops for Spring Festival. Mothers-to-be at this hospital are taking routine checks to ensure the health of their unborn babies.

"The Year of Dragon means good luck," the young lady says, "I am lucky to have a dragon baby."

There's a feeling of optimism among those due to give birth during Dragon Year. And there's still time for other couples to catch the window of opportunity.

Infertility clinics have been busy.

Wang Xiaorong, doctor in Beijing Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital, said, "We saw a boom in the Year of the Rabbit, but the Year of Dragon is proving busier. Many clinics that aren't usually busy have all been full this year. The beds in our hospital are booked until August. Reservations need to be made a month earlier than before."

The precise figures have not been released. But experts believe China will see a 5 percent jump in the number of babies born in 2012.

For the parents-to-be, a dragon baby traditionally means success and wealth. But the reality is that competition will also be higher, due to the higher birthrate.

A mother-to-be said, "I think the competition will be fierce. Getting into good kindergartens, good primary schools, but first things first - it will be hard to find a nanny this year."

To have a dragon baby has long been a joyful and popular tradition in China. For the parents enjoying the euphoria, their biggest wish is for their dragon girls and boys to grow up with health and happiness.

 

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