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My husband, 38 and i, 34 are planning to have another baby.im taking ocp.how long should i wait after i stop ocp to try and pregnant?
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3 months: 3 months is ideal. Generally wait a month. And if it happens sooner, congratulations.
Answered 5/2/2012
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1-2 months: 1 month is probably enough, 2 months is plenty. Be sure you are taking 400 mcg of Folic Acid daily for at least 2 months before conception to lower the risk of spina bifida, a common and very serious birth defect.
Answered 6/25/2014
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