Friday, 5 July 2013

Are you ready for another baby?

When is the best time for another child?

This question is also that science has employed: Many studies recommend to leave at least two to three years until the next birth - although of course no one can definitely say that this must necessarily be so.

Here is a brief overview of the studiesAccording to a study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, it seems to be best for the health of the new baby when pass 18 to 23 months period between the birth of the child prior to the conception of the next babies. Doctors have found that in those babies who received less than six months after the birth of the previous child, there is a 40 percent higher risk of preterm birth or underweight. For babies who received more than ten years after the you.



The risk of premature birth even doubledA similar study by the University of California, San Francisco says that the ideal distance between two babies 24 - is 35 months. Children who were conceived earlier, were more frequently underweight at birth. The reason being, doctors suspect that the body of a mother needs some time to recover from the exertions of pregnancy and birth and to replenish lost nutrients.

How old is your older child (are their children)?

There is no right or wrong to this question. Nevertheless, it is read from the above studies, it is probably wise to wait a succession pregnancy until your child is at least half a year old. Apart from that, the opinions on this subject apart: Some believe the more the children are age-apart, the better - so the older sibling for a long time has the full attention of parents and perhaps understands better what a new sibling means. Others find their children should lie close together in age - so the kids can play together and the parents do not spend much of their lives trying to pull big kids.


As another child changed my life?

You have reached your daily life in parenting a certain routine? Have you found a good child care? Sleep through your children? Perhaps you and your partner have finally time for each other? Or are you back at work and like it that way? These are all important considerations that you should consider when you are thinking about having another child. Remember: A newborn determines all areas of your life. Weigh in on whether you have the energy, which calls for a toddler, and whether your children with the challenges posed by a new sibling to cope.


What about your financial situation?

Money is not everything, but a family needs some financial security. A child costs several thousand euros every year - so you should still have some money left over each month if you plan to have another child (or you have to tighten their belts in future). You think of your job situation. In the second child women find it most difficult your full time job to pursue - and also with part-time jobs, it is more complicated. Can you afford to stay home? Do you have enough money left to pay for child care while you go about your job?


Are you and your partner agree?

Sometimes only one is ready in the partnership for another child. As the saying goes: you just can not always agree! In fact, this question is one of the more difficult when you have to agree. The first step is done when you talk. Take the time to talk about your feelings and share your arguments. Maybe you come to a solution, but you better understand the circumstances. Maybe it also helps to talk with others about the situation.
What does your heart?

You can breed forever and three days on the issue for another child and inconclusive weigh up the pros and cons. In the end, this is one of the decisions that you make the best with the heart - so follow your heart! If you want another child and your partner (if you have one) also want a baby, then this is perhaps the best time ever!

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