Who Recommended Birth Spacing?
The World Health Organization (Who) Recommends a Minimum Inter-Birth Interval of 33 Months Between Two Consecutive Live Births in Order to Reduce the Risk of...
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum inter-birth interval of 33 months between two consecutive live births in order to reduce the risk of adverse maternal and child health outcomes.
What is the appropriate birth spacing?
After having a baby, it is a good idea to wait at least 18 months before getting pregnant again to maintain the best health for her body and her children. The 18-month rest period is called “birth spacing.” When the time between pregnancies is less than 18 months, her body may not be ready to have a healthy baby.
WHO recommended Interpregnancy interval?
In the United States, 45% of pregnancies are unplanned 49, and one in three women become pregnant before the recommended 18-month interpregnancy interval 50.