2006-11-30 20:23:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, trying to conceive WHILE giving birth is unlikely to be successful. Similarly before giving birth. After is definately the best time.
2006-11-30 20:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first two children are 17 mos apart. 2nd & 3rd are 22 mos apart. 3rd & 4th are 13 mos. apart. I was also 32 when my first child was born.
Having the children close together is definitely difficult on your body, but if you are healthy and your doctor doesn't have a specific reason to recommend waiting, such as difficult pregnancy or delivery, you should be okay physically.
But as someone else mentioned, having two children close in age is difficult when they are very young. When my youngest was born, the other 3 were 1, 3 & 4 yrs. I am a SAHM and was most definitely able to give them the personal attention they needed -- and still do -- but it is very hard having 2 in diapers & 2 in pullups, 1 on a bottle & 1 still using a sippy cup, having 4 car seats, 3 booster seats, 2 potty seats, etc. But the HARDEST is when all 4 are sick at the same time... that's when I'm spread the thinnest.
Personally, I think 2 close together is easy enough, but if you plan to have more closer together, you should have at least some support -- mom, sister, friend, church, hired help, somebody. You do need time to yourself, and sometimes more than one child really needs you.
But, I think you're asking about physically... your doctor knows your body best, but most recommend "waiting," though how long varies from one to another. Ask your doc for specific reasons, then make your decision based on that.
2006-12-01 04:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors will suggest a year to let your hormones even out, and to let your immune system recover from having a baby. It takes about a year for a woman to become normal again after childbirth.
On the personal side of things, you need to get used to having the baby in the house, the sleepless nights, and stop breastfeeding before you consider jumping into the ring again.
Sometimes, though, it happens. You get pregnant four or five months after having a new baby. Woman have coped with it before, but I would suggest waiting.
2006-12-01 04:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carrying a baby takes so much out of you. Your body gives everything to the baby first before getting you what you need. It can take about a year or sometimes more for you body to get back to a normal state. Doctors usually recommend you wait about 12-18 months to allow your body to recover fully. Your bodies hormones, nutrients, skin, organs etc. all need time to catch up. So yes, wait a bit before trying to concieve, otherwise the second pregnancy may end up being very hard on you!
2006-12-01 04:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by scottnkris819 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A woman's body needs to heal after having a baby you should try to conceive at least a year after. Well, that's what my doctor told me.
2006-12-01 05:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mz Bree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in hospital and had just had a C-section. I asked the doctor when I can have another baby. He told me when I wanted to. Much to say I was pregnant in 5 months time.
I had 3 girls under 3 all delivered via c-section. My body coped even though I am overweight. The only problems is with the care. Boy they wear you out & I had no family help. It was like seeing an angel every time my hubby came home from work.
Good luck!!!
2006-12-01 06:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by curly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most diffidently. At least 6 weeks just to start having intercourse. Then if she's smart wait until the first one is walking and out of diapers. But your body has to have time to heal the uterus has to heal give it awhile I say 6 mth's. Just to be safe.
2006-12-01 04:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by De_BlueEyes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, giving birth and carrying a baby is very hard on a womans body
2006-12-01 04:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by tha_cutest_cutie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is best for the woman's body to heal after giving birth. it can take a huge toll and is harder to recover after multiple births back to back. but my aunt has three children that are all a year apart.
2006-12-01 04:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would think its best to wait atleast a few months, if not a year, your body has been threw alot, you need time to let it regain its strength,,,, also, a new/young baby is alot of work, so is a one year old,,,, do you want to have both at the same time? can you give each the attention they need?
2006-12-01 04:26:52 · answer #10 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋