how safe is it to become pregnant only two months after you just had a baby.?

Answer 1

Well, I cannot say it isn't safe, but it is definitely not the healthiest thing. First of all, it will leave your bones depleted of calcium and your body depleted of vitamins. The baby may not have all the nutrients that the first baby had because your body hasn't built up 'stores' of these nutrients since the last birth. If you are already pregnant, do what you can to always take your vitamins and eat and drink calcium rich and healthy foods. Good luck!

Answer 2

Probably not especially prudent but it happens all the time. They call'em "Irish twins" when they are less than a year apart.

I doubt it presents any significantly higher risk of problems.

I will suggest, if your gal isn't already pregnant, that it is a bad idea for reasons beyond health. It is very easy to be excited and thrilled with a new baby, but they are time consuming and energy draining. Having babies too close to work increases the work factor and decreases the time you get to truly enjoy each child as they learn, change and really blossom into little humans.

You have just begun to reap the rewards of parenting and have so much to teach and learn from your baby. That one on one is so precious and valuable.

I had two 20 months apart and the first 3 years of my second daughter's life is just a blur. Before she was born, I was able to spend time reading and playing with her big sister. We went to the park, we talked one on one and played all the mommy/baby games that foster intelligence. After #2 was born, it was all work and baby #1 did not understand, nor was ready to share my time and attention (and little ones don't share well until nearly 4!

As soon as baby #2 settled into 2 predictable naptimes, baby #1 dropped the second nap and took hers smack inbetween her sister's. This did allow for some precious 1 on 1 with each of them, but left me with no ability to leave the home from 10-5 each day, nor time to keep up with chores and spend some time on me. Mom's need ME time too, to remain emotionally healthy so they can be good moms.

Then there's the other issues that crop up with closely spaced kids like double diaper costs, double car seats and gear (we had 4 car seats, 2 high chairs, 2 cribs, etc...almost like twins! Going anywhere with 2 babies is WORK! Next year I get 2 in college at the same time too! Yippee.

Despite being close in age, they are so different, they were never all that close though it has gotten better now that they are teens, they are loving sisters, but they don't "hang" together and never did.

Psychologists recommend 3 1/2 - 4 years spread is ideal.

So while it feels to some better "to just get it over with," I have to question why parent if your goal is to just get over it as fast as possible, rather than relish and enjoy it, as well as work to be the best parents you can be. An extra year or two of your life parenting is nothing, compared to a lifetime of rewards.

Besides..you've only just begun, you have no idea what is coming yet. I don't know many parents who've had them close, who would choose to do it again that way.

Good luck. If she's already pregnant, you'll get through it. If she's not, wait. You'll all be happier and healthier for it.

Answer 3

Becoming pregnant that soon after childbirth is very easy to do. As for the safety factor...it's hard on the mother. A woman's body nurtures a baby for NINE months... It's logical that it would take about that same amount of time for her body to return to normal. Many women have babies that close together and are fine, but as far as actually planning to have children that close together, I wouldn't suggest it.
Check the below link for a response that seemed to look about right on how long a woman's body takes to return to it's pre-pregnancy state. (pg 2 actually has a response to a question similar to yours)

Answer 4

Safety is relative. Survivability is good for mother and child. Health can always be improved, although ailing maternal health can affect survival. The social dimensions are as varied as culture. If pregnancy after two months from birth is acceptable, then there is less of a problem.

Answer 5

I don't think so. I think the general rule is to wait at least 6 months. You must give your body time to recover from child birth. Your womb won't be strong enough and can lead to miscarriages. Wait a while and enjoy your new baby first. Go to your doc.

Answer 6

Its safe, but her body still has to heal from the first pregnancy/birth. Raising kids that close in age is difficult too. My aunt has kids 9 months apart and says that it was like having twins. I wouldn't recommend it, but whatever you do is up to you guys.

Answer 7

OH boy, she hasnt healed from the first one yet. I am not a doctor but I suppose she will be ok, has she talked this over with her doctor? My daughter had her kids 11 months apart and it hurt her more with the second one because she didnt give her body more time to heal. I wish you well.

Answer 8

it's perfectly fine... may be a little stressful when the second baby comes but it's safe

Answer 9

I can only give you examples, but my grandmother did it seven times, and she and her children turned out fine. My mom did it once, and she and my brothers turned out fine (well, the jury is still out on one of my brothers). :)

I would consult with an obstetrician/gynecologist to be advised of any risks, though.

May God bless and keep you.

Answer 10

its best to wait at least six months so your body can heal itsealf but its not dangerous people dp it all the time