Patient's question:
I am 30 years old, and now my first child is already 8 years old. Currently, I want to plan for a second child. How many years should be between the first and second child?Doctor's answer:
Considering the age gap between children. Raising a child requires a significant amount of time, money, and energy. If the first child doesn't have help from the elderly for childcare, it's relatively unrealistic to have a second child immediately after. It's recommended to wait until the first child is around 6-7 years old and can do many things on their own before considering a second child.After giving birth to the first child, if a woman decides to use medication for breastfeeding, it can affect the endocrine system and the release of eggs. Therefore, it's advised to wait six months after stopping the medication before starting to prepare for pregnancy to ensure the quality of the eggs. If the woman chooses to use an intrauterine device (IUD) for breastfeeding, it's recommended to wait 2-3 months after removing the IUD and experiencing 2-3 menstrual cycles before starting to prepare for pregnancy. This is because the uterine lining may be damaged during the time the IUD is in place and needs time to heal.