OB/GYN Explains How Long To Wait Between Pregnancies

Doctors Sarah and Kurt Bjorkman, a board certified OB/GYN and Pediatrician, use this week's episode to dive into the evidence behind pregnancy spacing to help you decide how long you should wait before trying for another baby. The WHO recommends 18-24 months between pregnancies, but there may be some data to show that the risk for less time between pregnancies might be minimal.

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0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Recommendation for Pregnancy Spacing
1:35 - How Soon is Another Pregnancy Possible?
2:05 - Risks with Short-Interval Pregnancy
5:37 - Keys to Timing the Next Pregnancy
6:09 - Special Reasons to Wait to Get Pregnant Again
9:21 - Our Own Choice for Timing Baby #2

Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo

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