Hi everyone. I just had actually 3 kids. they are 18 months apart. but I just had a baby 5 months ago. I found out I was 3 months pregnant recently. Can some please tell me what the risks are. I had a complicated pregnancy with my youngest child who was born premature. Please someone talk to me about this I am worried.
2006-12-21 08:00:07 · 24 answers · asked by victoria_kieran 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
my mother had my sister adn then 3 months later found out she was preggers with moi!
no worries about it! you'll be fine
2006-12-21 08:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Button.Monster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, a doctor would be the best person to ask, so I definately recommend talking about it with your OB/GYN.
I did take a human development course a couple years ago and it does mention that having children too close together can sometimes be harmful. Having a baby is a tremendous amount of work for your body. I learned that it takes about 1 year for the body to fully and completely recover from pregnancy and childbirth. However I do know of people that got pregnant less than a year after giving birth (my sister included). I don't believe it is an extremely harmful or dangerous thing...I just think that it's generally recommended to have a little bit of time inbetween for the body to heal.
If you did not plan this pregnancy, just remember after the birth you become fertile again much quicker than you think! Many people believe that breastfeeding is like birth control or that you will be unable to conceive immediately...unfortunately these things aren't always 100% true. If your doctor doesn't want you to be on birth control until a certain time after delivery then use condoms as a contraceptive. My husband and I used condoms for a long time when I wasn't on birth control...they offer protection from pregnancy while giving your body time to heal!
Good luck!
2006-12-21 08:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like something you need to be talking to your doctor about. Getting pregnant again after a normal, healthy pregnancy isn't necessarily a health risk, it just makes you extra tired because your body hadn't fully recovered yet from the previous birth. But the fact that you had complications with the previous birth and now you are pregnant again would definitely raise some concern. It depends on what caused the premature birth. If you haven't been to the doctor yet, I would advise you get there right away and discuss your concerns with him.
2006-12-21 08:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by chickmomma5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine! Every birth is different. Talk to your health visitor.
Its possible to have a difficult pregnancy/birth followed by a perfectly normal one, and you obviously know how to care for small babies, so it won't be too hard. I used to think that once you'd got one or two small children, another one fits in without a lot of trouble. After the next one though, if you don't want to get pregnant, either go on the pill after 4 / 5 weeks, or visit the family planning clinic and get a jab (might suit you better).
2006-12-21 08:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by xyz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ooh, this pregnancy is going to be difficult for you, because your body hasn't had a chance to recouperate after your last baby. if you have a choice whether or not to work, don't. you need all the rest you can get. listen to your body, if it wants to sleep, then sleep, if it's hungry, then eat. your baby has a good chance of being just fine as long as you take care of yourself.
my first daughter was born 6 weeks early in january of 2004, then i quickly got pregnant again and had my second daughter in december of 2004 (induced at 36 weeks, baby was having late decels), so i know what you're going through. just keep your ob-gyn on speed dial, and take good care of yourself. you may want to ask your mother, a sister, or a good friend to come over once or twice a week and help out with the chores and tending to the kids' needs. take care, and best of luck to you and your little ones!
2006-12-21 08:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there, please dont panic. i got pregnant with baby no.3 only 6 weeks after baby number 2 was born! I now have two daughters only 11 months apart and its lovely. Health wise you will be fine perhaps a tad more tired but our bodies are amazing under pressure. Good luck to you what lovely news!
2006-12-21 20:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can be harmful for some! hi i am only writing from experience as my sister fell pregnant few months after having her second baby, she ended up with infections after infections including blood poisoning, this is caused due her body not having enough time to recover after child birth as it is said it takes around 1 year for your body to be fit and healthy, well my sister ended up having her baby 3 months early, and now she cannot have any more kids as it is too dangerous for her, but all pregnancys and bodies are different so you should be fine. good luck and you will be a pro!
2006-12-21 09:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The risks because of having them too close together doesn't seem like it would affect anything as long as you were completely healed before getting pregnant. I have a friend who has three kids and all of them are 10 months apart.
I kid.
My biggest fear is for your sanity when you have to deal with all of those kids that close in age.
2006-12-21 08:05:51 · answer #8 · answered by Kristin R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is sometimes problems but i guess do what you did last time hun you be fine i have had 4 kids and the first time was within a year of each other and they are fine all my babies was born prem and there healty and happy as any other kid and they get on well too hope you all the best hun good luck on your baby and the birth of your other one and have a great christmas and best thing is not to worry as this brings stress just enjoy it hun
2006-12-21 08:06:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, someone has been busy...
anyways, plenty of women have children this close together. you should have your gyno keep a close eye on you.
make sure he does stress test, keeping an eye on the baby, make sure it is growing at the right pace. all the blood work that they do while you are pregnant tell them if you if the baby is going fine. eat healthy do the exercises that are recommended for pregnant women.
Congrats and good luck to you and your family.
2006-12-21 08:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by mmh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont think that you would have any health risks your self. As far as your first child being premature, i cant say it could happen again but it probably would'nt.....every pregnancy is diffrent. You need to contact your doctor and talk to them about it so you can get complete details.
2006-12-21 08:03:17 · answer #11 · answered by Erica M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋