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September Baby Fun Facts

Are you expecting a baby this September? 

September is the month with the highest birth rate (I wonder if that could be related to the fact it’s around nine months after the festive season!) so it’s my busiest time of the year! You can see all the cute babies’ photos in my newborn gallery.

I thought it was a great time to pull together some September baby fun facts. 

Feel free to share them with any mums who are due this September.

black and white family photo. Newborn baby is laying on a bean bag and parents and sister are holding their hands around him

September Birthstone

The birthstone for September is the sapphire, which symbolises purity and wisdom.  Sapphires are also thought to ease pain and reduce stress – perhaps you should take one into the delivery room with you!

September Star Sign

Your baby will either be a Virgo (August 24 – September) or a Libra (September 23 – October 23). My daughter is Libra and I see in her some of the typical traits of this sign like being clever and diplomatic.

September Birthflower

The birth flowers for September are the Aster and the Morning Glory.  Asters are symbols of love and Morning Glories are symbols of affection. Such a beautiful meaning.

September Baby Fun Facts

Studies suggest that September babies excel at school – could this be related to the fact they’re the oldest in their school year.

September babies also excel in sports – again this could be related to the fact they’re the oldest, and therefore the strongest, in their school year.

September babies are statistically more likely to live to be 100 than babies born in other months!

Celebrities with September birthdays include Beyonce, Will Smith, Keanu Reeves and Prince Harry.  

September Baby Names

This is a list of baby names inspired by this month.

  • September (well, duh?)
  • Sapphire (September’s birthstone)
  • Indigo (representing the dark blue of a sapphire)
  • Aster (September’s birth flower)
  • Autumn (it is technically the start of autumn, right?)
  • Virgo (the month’s main star sign)
  • Libra (the month’s other star sign)
  • Amber (the colour of autumn)
  • Hazel (another autumnal colour)
  • Iris (a flower in season during September)
  • Delphie (short for delphinium, another flower in season during September)
  • Equinox (the autumn equinox takes place in late September)
  • Knox (short for Equinox)
  • Medini (a Welsh name meaning ‘born in September’)
  • Rose (also a flower in season during the month)

Related article: Autumn-Themed Baby Names

Is your baby due in September?

My availability is very limited, however, do get in touch and I will try my best to find a solution. If some babies are late or early I can happily fit you in.

I’d hate you to miss out, the newborn stage is fleeting, and we can’t go back and capture it! If you are looking for a baby photographer in London check my website or simply fill out the form and I will get back to you with my availability.

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I often start with an idea.
A light, a set, a feeling I imagine could work.

But the real session begins when you walk in.
When we connect, when I listen, when I understand what you need, not just what I planned.

That is where everything shifts.

A portrait session isn’t about fitting you into my vision.
It’s about creating something together, something that feels true to you.

Would you prefer to be guided, or to co-create your session?

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I often start with an idea. A light, a set, a feeling I imagine could work. But the real session begins when you walk in. When we connect, when I listen, when I understand what you need, not just what I planned. That is where everything shifts. A portrait session isn’t about fitting you into my vision. It’s about creating something together, something that feels true to you. Would you prefer to be guided, or to co-create your session?

This photo is from last year.

We look different now. Older, wiser, with shorter hair. We’re in different countries. Life has thrown its complications at us, the kind that don’t get shared on social media. And a photo like this is not possible right now.

So I’m holding on to this one until better days come.

I remember how hard it was to take it. So many bad ones, so much frustration. Me going back and forth from the camera. And then this. The last one. The real one. Laughter out of frustration. Boom.

This Mother’s Day, I’m not thinking about breakfast in bed or bouquets. That’s for the Instagram show.

I’m thinking about the women who wish they still had their mum. The ones who wish they were one. The ones holding everything together while the world posts its perfect mum life, and we all know it’s not real. The ones who are tired, exhausted, overwhelmed, desperate for a break, but with a heart full of love, hanging onto every little moment of joy.

You don’t have to have the perfect day to be a good mother.

Today is about acknowledging us, exactly as we are.

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

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This photo is from last year. We look different now. Older, wiser, with shorter hair. We’re in different countries. Life has thrown its complications at us, the kind that don’t get shared on social media. And a photo like this is not possible right now. So I’m holding on to this one until better days come. I remember how hard it was to take it. So many bad ones, so much frustration. Me going back and forth from the camera. And then this. The last one. The real one. Laughter out of frustration. Boom. This Mother’s Day, I’m not thinking about breakfast in bed or bouquets. That’s for the Instagram show. I’m thinking about the women who wish they still had their mum. The ones who wish they were one. The ones holding everything together while the world posts its perfect mum life, and we all know it’s not real. The ones who are tired, exhausted, overwhelmed, desperate for a break, but with a heart full of love, hanging onto every little moment of joy. You don’t have to have the perfect day to be a good mother. Today is about acknowledging us, exactly as we are. Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

What’s the main message of Milk Tales?

This was my answer on my very first podcast back in July, before the book even launched. And now, after being featured in Grazia, this message feels more important than ever.

Every story shared helps another mother feel less alone.

Every conversation breaks the silence a little more.

If you’re struggling with breastfeeding, please know: you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Your story matters.

Milk Tales available on Amazon

#MilkTales #BreastfeedingStories #MaternalMentalHealth #breastfeedingsupport #postpartumsupport

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What’s the main message of Milk Tales? This was my answer on my very first podcast back in July, before the book even launched. And now, after being featured in Grazia, this message feels more important than ever. Every story shared helps another mother feel less alone. Every conversation breaks the silence a little more. If you’re struggling with breastfeeding, please know: you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Your story matters. Milk Tales available on Amazon #MilkTales #BreastfeedingStories #MaternalMentalHealth #breastfeedingsupport #postpartumsupport
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LONDON NEWBORN & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Richmond, I work with families across London to capture life’s most meaningful milestones through portrait photography.