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What are the risks of having another pregnancy so early? i have a 4 year old son and a 9 month old son

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Several.: Optimal spacing of pregnancies is 18-24 months. Earlier pregnancies are at increased risk for preterm birth, small baby, anemia, vitamin deficiency.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

What are the risks of having another pregnancy so early? i have a 4 year old son and a 9 month old son

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

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