Getting pregnant straight after having my first baby

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• Rachel.a21 Regular

  Mar 9, 2020 5:20PM

  I don’t have experience with this as my children will be 8 years apart, but I have read that breastfeeding does greatly affect how soon you will start ovulating again

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• Curiosity101 Regular

  Mar 9, 2020 6:04PM

  If you are exclusively breastfeeding then this can delay your ovulation. However, once the baby starts feeding less frequently / sleeping through the night you are more likely to begin ovulating again. 
  
  If you are exclusively breastfeeding the estimated effectiveness as a contraceptive is 98% https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/natural-family-planning/#lactational-amenorrhoea-method-lam
  
  But I know quite a lot of people who fell pregnant whilst breastfeeding so I find that figure of 2 in 100 hard to believe.
  
  With respect to having babies close together - ignore anyone who has an opinion. It's up to you what age gap you feel is right for you. However, do make sure you're aware of the health risks associated with a short gap between pregnancies. 
  
  Good luck with everything. 

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• SheyChanel Regular

  Mar 9, 2020 6:05PM

  Alright, thanks Rachel 😊

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• SheyChanel Regular

  Mar 9, 2020 6:17PM

  @Curiosity101 thank you so much, I’ve been so lucky my son sleeps through the night which is so good and hopefully that should also help with my ovulation I guess. 

   

  Oh yes you are right I’ll definitely focus on me and what I want that’s what should matter after all. Thank you 

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