I just had a baby 2 months ago and i think i'm pregnant again
- should i get pregnant again
- should i get pregnant again after preeclampsia
- can i get pregnant again after miscarriage
- can i get pregnant again after giving birth
My baby is 9 months and i'm pregnant again.
Planning another pregnancy
You can increase your chances of getting pregnant again if you are in good health.
It is also important that your partner is healthy.
Risks of getting pregnant 3 months after giving birth
A bad diet, smoking, drinking and unhealthy working conditions can affect the quality of sperm and prevent pregnancy happening.
Folic acid
You should take a 400 microgram folic acid tablet every day while trying to get pregnant up until you're 12 weeks pregnant.
It reduces the risk of having a baby born with defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord, such as spina bifida.
You can get these tablets from a supermarket or pharmacist.
It's also good to eat foods that contain this important vitamin. These include leafy green vegetables, and breakfast cereals and breads with added folic acid.
You'll need a bigger dose of folic acid if:
- you or the baby's other biological parent have defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord (these are known as neural tube defects)
- you or the baby's other biological parent have a family history of neural tube defects
- you have had a previous pregnancy that was affected by a neural
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