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Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
What are the risks of spacing pregnancies too close together?
Are there risks associated with spacing pregnancies too far apart?
What's the best interval between pregnancies?
What else do I need to know about pregnancy spacing?
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Why is family planning important?
What are the risks of spacing pregnancies close together?
What are the risks of spacing pregnancies far apart?
What's the best amount of time between pregnancies?
Are there risks associated with spacing pregnancies too far apart?
What's the best interval between pregnancies?
What else do I need to know about pregnancy spacing?
Content
Why is family planning important?
What are the risks of spacing pregnancies close together?
What are the risks of spacing pregnancies far apart?
What's the best amount of time between pregnancies?
Why is family planning important?
Knowing when you do or don't want to have another child can help you prepare for what's ahead. You may want to start getting ready for another pregnancy. Or if you don't want to get pregnant, it's important to choose birth control that's right for your situation.
If you decide to try to get pregnant, understand the difference that timing makes. Research shows that the amount of time between pregnancies may affect the health of pregnant people and their babies.
