The time required to have a second child after giving birth to the first child is not entirely the same among different individuals. Since the opening of the two child policy, more and more families are planning to have a second child. For women who have just given birth to their first child, the most concerned issue is the situation of their second child. So, how long does it take to have a second child after the first one?
If the first child is born naturally, there is no strict time limit for having a second child, and it is generally better after one year. If the mother gave birth to her first child naturally and breastfed the baby, it is best for the baby to be weaned before pregnancy. This way, the body can recover better and is beneficial for the growth and development of the second child after pregnancy. If the mother does not breastfeed the baby after natural childbirth, a second pregnancy can usually occur in about six months. It is important to avoid early pregnancy after childbirth, as it is not conducive to the growth and development of the fetus. But it is recommended to have a second child after one year.
Nowadays, many women give birth to their first child after the age of 30, so most of them are unwilling to wait for 5 years before having a second child. Therefore, in this situation, pregnant women should consider their first childbirth and strictly follow the doctor's advice to conceive.
If the first baby is born by caesarean section, it is best to have a second child after two years. Due to the gradual healing of the uterine incision after cesarean section, early pregnancy can lead to poor recovery of the endometrium, which can easily result in placental implantation and uterine rupture. If the first baby is born naturally and from a breastfeeding perspective, the first baby is in the stage of exclusive breastfeeding, it is also recommended to postpone the birth of the second child by 1 to 2 years.
