getting pregnant...again!

[Jill]

Does anyone know how long you should wait to try and conceive after you have given birth? I am breastfeeding exclusively so I am not sure if I even could conceive yet...

[breezykc2]

My doctor said it's best to wait at least 12 weeks if possible....I've heard some say 6 months is safest, but obviously many people get preggo before that! Good luck! ...and yes, you can get pregnant while breastfeeding....just maybe harder for some than others! :D

[SupermansLady]

My doctor always recommended that you wait at least 6 months to a year because it takes a while for your uterus to get back to normal after having a baby and if you continually keep it stretched (pregnancy one right after another) you may have a harder time later with fallen bladder, etc.
Now, I don't know if there is really any truth to that or not cause he seemed at the time to be sort of against anyone having more than 2 children ever (don't use him anymore). But, personally, I would recommend that you give it maybe until 6 months to start trying. That would give your body time to recover from the first pregnancy and you time to adjust to all the new things with being a mommy.

But if you and hubby want to try now - pray and if you feel God's leading - then do it. I think every person has a different body and different capabilities when it comes to pregnancy so maybe you are tougher than me. Good luck!

[~Tara~]

For optimal recovery of your body....1 yr between pregnancies is closer to 'ideal'
1 to 2 years between pregnancies gives your body time to fully recover and heal itself and prepare for another pregnancy.

That's what I've read..somewhere, sorry, can't cite the source, it's been a while, but that's what I remember.

I couldn't even fathom another child when mine were 2 months :shock: I can't even think about thinking about being ready for another til mine are 1yr. I am just beginning to really allow my husband near me again at 9months to a year LOL

[buttercup_97140]

I asked my midwife how long we would have to "prevent" pregnancy after having Noah if he dies. I would never want to replace him, but I don't want my DD to be an only child for a long time, and she told me that we could stop "preventing" after 4 months if we wanted. I think she told me that there is a bit of an increased risk of m/c if your pgs are too close together, but the Lord knows what's going to happen already, so I agree about praying with Dh about it and see what the Lord puts on your heart.

I was ready for another one a few hours after DD was born....and we had her at home unmedicated, so I am either insane, or meant to have lots of babies!!! :lol:

Amber

[jen1981]

The midwife that I visited said to be sure and wait 12 mo. from your baby's birth before trying to conceive again. She said your body needs that time to get back to normal, especially if you are BF. Your uterus needs that much time to recover and gets its elasticity back. It is also hard on your body to be pregnant and breastfeeding at the same time. She has 6 kids of her own so I would guess she knows what she's talking about. :D