I have heard that the baby should be six months old, before the next one is conceived.
2006-07-03 23:52:36 · 23 answers · asked by k 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Research has shown that mother and babies are healthiest if you leave at least 2 1/2 to 3 years between children. But plenty of women have many years between babies. You get out of "baby mode" this way, but it doesn't matter from a *physical* perspective.
2006-07-04 00:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there have been some studies on that, you should wait ontil your baby is at least 18 months, it will give your body time to recoupe from the last one. I am 4 months along and I have 15 month old, and a 10 year old. It is much harder on my body with this one than the other 2 babies. but don't wait any more that 5 years. your body finally gets back into non-baby-making form at 7 years, and then it will be like having the first one again. It really did feel like the first time again. try this website. there is lots of other great info on it also.
2006-07-04 07:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's any ideal time between children. My boy is 19 months older than my girl (so he was 9-ish months old when she was conceived) and they are just learning to play together and make each other laugh.
If the older child is much older, there may be jealousy issues to deal with.
If the older child is very young, you will have a lot on your plate!
It depends very much on you, your partner, how much support you have and whether you're prepared to put your body through all that again, so soon after the first time!
Good luck!
2006-07-04 07:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think not too close together unless your desperate for another one. It depends, you could have them within 6mths to 18mths and then you'd have all the sleepless nights etc clubbed together. We have decided to plan that the next one is due just as our other one starts at pre-school (aged 2-3) so that he is away for a majority of the day, or at the right age for older relatives to cope having him for longer periods, and to keep himself occupied with toys etc which would give me time to focus on the new babies needs and not have to rush around as much looking after 2 youngsters. But then the downfall with that is that you would have about 4-5yrs with broken nights sleep etc but i think i'd rather do it that way than wait a few more years and have to start the whole thing over again. I thinbk its down to personal preference and what else goes on in your life really.
2006-07-04 07:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is up to you, your health, your ability to cope, having family nearby etc. I
know people who have got pregnant within weeks of having their baby, they have managed. I personally could not. I have 2 years between each of my 3 kids and it worked out well in the end although it was hard in the begining, now they are close in age to play together, go to similar places and activities etc.
I wold recommend waiting till baby is at least 1 before trying for another, they need attention etc too, and are still small. Also if breastfeeding it is recommended you do this till at least 1 year.
2006-07-04 07:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by BusyMum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A recent study found that it is healthiest for both mother and baby to wait at least 18 months between the end of one pregnancy and the begininng of another.
Link to articles via the two links below.
2006-07-04 07:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by baggyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself can you afford another kid when the one you have is 6 months old and plus your body needs a break from the first baby anyway. Why rush? Just making things harder on yourself. Wait till your baby is walking, talking and using the bathroom by himself/herself before having another one. Kids are not cheap especially if you have them back to back like a staircase.
2006-07-04 12:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My younger brother is only 9 and a half months younger than me - he was premature but my mum was pregnant again by the time I was 3 months old, then again by the time my brother was 9 months old, then again when that brother was 9 months old and then again when that brother was 10 months old............. 5 kids in 5 years....... So I guess in this case the answer is no time at all
2006-07-04 07:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by weiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no problem you can conceive immediately.Nothing wrong in that. Take nutritious food which supports for another pregnancy.Its good to have baby immediately so that you do not have to go for a leave or pain.If you have some elders to look after your baby .Please go ahead and give birth to a new baby .My wife conceived in the second month after a child We decieded to go for abortion but she faced a lot of health problems .Hence i suggest you to go ahesd and bring a new life to this earth .Believe in god God is great he take care of u .
2006-07-04 07:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by ravi_konkati1975 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only got 11 months between my children and I can't tell a lie - when they were babies it was HELL!! However, they're now 6 and 7 - beautiful, healthy, bright and extremely well adjusted.
I wouldn't have done it any other way :-)
2006-07-04 08:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋