The time between two pregnancies affects infant health

The interval between two pregnancies in women too short or too long has an adverse effect on the health of the newborn.

The distance between 2 and 5 years to give birth to a second child is the most safe and ideal. (Photo: TTO) Columbia researchers analyzed the profiles of pregnant women around the world from 1966 by 2006. They found that women who were pregnant with their second child 18 months after the birth of their first child and whose mother gave birth to a second child over 59 months of age had the same risk for their children. .

Women who are pregnant with their second child before 18 months from the time of childbirth are at risk of preterm birth (40%), low birth weight (61%) and loss of fertility at a young age (26%). ).

Children born to mothers who are pregnant for the second time 59 months are at 20% risk of preterm birth and 43% lighter.

Dr. Augustin C. Agudelo, Head of the Research Team explained: "The reason for the short distance of pregnancy leads to moderate risks because the mother's body is less than 18 months before recovering after giving birth and Breastfeeding".

Conversely, the distance is too long - over 59 months - making the mother's body less likely to meet the requirements of pregnancy. This is similar in pregnant women in comparison.

According to him, the distance between 2 and 5 years to give birth to a second child is the most safe and ideal for both the health of the mother and the newborn baby.

KHANG LINH