Are There Risks Associated With Spacing Pregnancies Too Far Apart?

Posted on Sun, 15 May 2016

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Sun, 15 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi we have a cute daughter aged 4+ yrs when we should plan for another child ?
mother aged is 29+ yrs .

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can plan now

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
One can plan a pregnancy once the elder child is 3 years or above.
It is appropriate time to conceive.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (6 minutes later)

we are planning for another child when our daughter become 6 yrs old. is this appropriate time?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
its appropriate

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It's completely your decision to plan conception.
You can plan it after 6 years, it will be appropriate for your wife to conceive at that age too.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar