Re: conception in the early postpartum period

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Cycles can be irregular right after delivery, but a pregnancy test is a good idea. If she is pregnant, there are some risks to both mom and baby -- mom will be pretty run down as she hasn't yet come close to recovering from baby #1; she's more likely to be anemic. There is also a higher risk of preterm labor and low birthweight with baby #2. If your wife is pregnant she must be especially careful about taking good care of herself -- an extra healthy diet and plenty of rest are vital.

My baby is 6 months old and I cannot imagine having another one in 9 months! If your wife is pregnant, I hope baby #1 is sleeping through the night and that you are a candidate for husband of the year (ie, you cook, clean and change dirty diapers in hte middle of the night)

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Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.
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