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2nd child after c section

2019-08-14 06:58:25
I heard there should be gap of 2 years for 2nd child. Does it mean 2 years gap from delivery to delivery or delivery to get conceive? My baby is 4 months old. When can I plan for second child?
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Ideally two years to conceive as the iron reserves in the body need to catch up. You can get a copper t inserted if you want contraceptive or take medicines for the same. Discuss with your gynaecologist

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