The

Risk Associated With Not Waiti

Importance Infant Outcomes:
Low birth weight babies

of Birth Small for gestational age

Preterm/Premature birth
Still birth
Spacing Infant Mortality

Maternal Outcomes:
Miscarriage
What is Birth Spacing? Placenta Abruption
Placenta Previa
Birth spacing is the practice of waiting in between
Pregnancies. It is referred to as the time from one
childs birth until the next pregnancy.

How long should you wait after having a

child and waiting to get pregnant again?
It is recommended that families wait at least a full 18-24
months between the birth of a child and becoming pregnant
with another child.

Why is it important to wait at least 18-24

months?
Waiting allows the mothers body to remain healthy.
Women who do not wait at least 18 months are at an
increased risk for having poor birth outcomes. Repeat
pregnancies in less than 18 months are associated with
mental health issues such as postpartum depression and
increased stress levels.

How can healthy birth spacing be

accomplished?
It is important for women to avoid having unprotected
sex during the womans ovulation period.
Birth Control such as condoms are used to prevent the
male's sperm and woman's egg from connecting.
o Women may use other forms of birth control
such as the pill, implants, shots, or ring.