I had a baby Nov-9-2006 and another Nov-13-2007, if I got pregnant right away on accident, will it hurt me or my fetus. I was going to get an IUD at my six week check up but I am worried because my husband and I had sex once and my check up is next week. Would I know on time to get an IUD, I don't want to hurt the baby if its in there. Could I be pregnant one month after having a child. I am breastfeeding does that stop ovulation. Please give advice because I am worried. Thanks. God bless.
2007-12-20 09:34:04 · 27 answers · asked by Marissa H 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
It won't hurt the baby, just make sure you gain the proper amount of weight and take your vitamins, etc, etc. It is a bit stressful on your body, but the human body can take more than people give it credit for. Women's bodies were made for making babies, and birth control hasn't always existed. You'll be fine.
2007-12-20 11:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Pumpkin Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many People including my self have had babies close together 10 months apart etc the only thing about that is the womb has not had time to go back into place and heal neither have you it does take a little toll on the body but has been done more times then you would think. if you had sex once it could happen that you could be pregnant but take a home test if you miss your regular period and use protection if you plan to have sex again until you can get your IUD just a little info on the IUD try to choose the newer one marina.com i believe it is like the IUD but better the reason i'am telling you this is I had a child when i was 19 and put in an IUD all i had was problems with it well bottom line is that it dislodged and damaged my falopian tubes and after 2 operations to correct the problem i did not concieve for another 16 years so it can be damaging Look into Somthing else i have 3 after the 16 year old all in a row cause i was getting older and had to have them before i reached 40the last 3 are 10 months apart each
good luck
2007-12-20 17:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by Hulagirl96734 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding does NOT always stop ovulation... Periods do NOT always resume perfectly on schedule after delivery...If there is a chance take a test and make sure to tell your doctor when you go back either way so he can run a blood test to be sure (3 kids and 3 negative EPTs every time).
As long as you are taking proper care of yourself back to back pregnancies are not any more dangerous than spreading them out. Granted ideally your body should have some time to rest between pregnancies but if this is not in the cards make sure you 1.) keep up on your prenatal vitamins, 2.) try to find a way to exercise i.e. prenatal yoga or water aerobics to help compensate for lack of healing time 3.) be faithful about your prenatal appointments.
2007-12-20 17:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by hillchild79 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This would certainly be a question you should ask your doctor. My advice would be to make an appointment to see if you are in fact pregnant and if not, to get the IUD. If you are pregnant after giving birth only a month ago, your body hasnt had the time to recover from that pregnancy yet and I cant see that it would be good for you.
2007-12-20 17:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by B. C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I won't necessarily hurt you, though I can't imagine having that many that close together. Your doctor will have to give you a pregnancy test before giving you an IUD - if not, ask for one.
However, since you know how to make babies and how to stop making babies, stop doing what causes them without protections unless you want to be pregnant to caring for an infant for the rest of your life.
2007-12-20 17:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by teel2624 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will hurt the baby. Research has found that the 3rd baby will be shorted on nutrients which was proven due to the higher rates of mental illness.
Breastfeeding is not birth control. Use condoms until your IUD is in place. Does your husband have NO self control?
2007-12-20 18:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better for your body and your children, if you wait at least a year between delivering a child and another pregnancy. Breastfeeding does not stop ovulation in all women. It would be best for you to use condoms or another type of non-hormonal, barrier contraceptive if you're trying to prevent pregnancy while you're breastfeeding your other children.
2007-12-20 17:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by Matt S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt, just makes you at risk of malnutrition if your diet isn't too good. Look after yourself and it will be fine.
Breastfeeding supresses ovulation but only if you feed very regularly. If you miss a feed you could ovulate. Yes, you an be pregnant one month after having a child, although that would be not so likely.
2007-12-20 17:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to wait until you are properly healed before you have another baby. I know a woman who had 5 children back to back like that, and she was fine, but that's not the case for all people. Just.... Don't do anything else til you get your IUD.
Cheers
2007-12-20 17:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
USE PROTECTION!!!!!!! You can get pregnant very quickly (I believe it's 6 weeks) after having a baby. Breastfeeding DOES NOT stop ovulation. STOP HAVING UNPLANNED CHILDREN. It may not hurt the fetus, but it will hurt your children in the long run when you can't provide for them.
2007-12-20 17:39:14 · answer #10 · answered by lvjaycie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋