When a woman becomes pregnant again very close to the delivery of her previous child, there may be an increased risk of certain complications or risks such as the following:
- Premature delivery.
- Low birth weight.
- Low levels of important nutrients in pregnancy such as folic acid, iron or calcium.
- Urinary incontinence problems.
Therefore, the recommended period of time to wait after childbirth for a new pregnancy is at least 18 months.
Read the full article on: How Long Should I Wait Before Having Another Baby? ( 71).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Jana Bechthold M.D. (gynaecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and inviTRA Staff.
Last Update: 01/09/2023
