Pregnancy, childbirth, the joy of a new life, feeding, sleepless nights - young parents have enough impressions from their first child. But time passes, the child grows first from the first sliders, then from the shirts, and the mother gradually begins to think: is it time for the second baby? How to understand correctly that the mother's body is ready, and the first child is old enough and independent to have a second?
Instructions
Step 1
Second and subsequent pregnancies and childbirth are usually easier than the first. But this is not at all a reason to have a second child immediately after the birth of the first. Nevertheless, carrying a baby is very exhausting for a woman's body, it takes time for him to recover and bounce back. However, when planning a second pregnancy, attention should be paid not only to the needs of the female body, but also to the psychology of the first child, when it is most comfortable for him to have a brother or sister.
Step 2
Pregnancy 1-2 years after the birth of the child. At this time, the mother's body has not yet fully recovered from the load, but it is this difference between children that occurs most often. Some mothers simply cannot wait longer, as they want to have children and make a career, so they do not agree to sit at home for a long time on maternity leave. For children, this is also a very good difference - when the weather grows up, they often maintain a close bond with each other and are better friends than children with a large age difference.
Step 3
However, psychologically, it will be difficult for a mother to raise two small children at first. Yes, and for the first baby, at first it will be an unpleasant surprise that it is not he at all, but the new baby, who cares for the mother, since a child at this age does not understand what needs to be shared and does not know about brotherly or sisterly feelings.
Step 4
Pregnancy 3-4 years after the birth of the child. This is the most comfortable period for the mother's body. Its full recovery occurs just 3 years after the birth of the child. The first baby has already grown up and got stronger, he is independent, as a rule, goes to kindergarten and can do a lot. In addition, at this age, children already understand that they want a sister or brother, they treat them well and even begin to help their mother in caring for the baby. This is the perfect time for a second child.
Step 5
Pregnancy 5-7 years after the birth of the child. Physiologically, bearing and giving birth to a child is going on as well as in the previous period. The mother's body is still quite young and strong, although the tissues have already forgotten about the stress during such a period of time and have lost some elasticity. The first child usually accepts the addition to the family well: children at this age, especially girls, strongly copy the behavior of women, are ready to take care of the baby, and can even do it quite independently. Boys at this age are already beginning to understand the principles of male behavior, so they become good helpers for a young mother. In addition, this period for the birth of a baby is also good because when the first child goes to school, his mother will be able to meet him at home, and not an empty apartment.
Step 6
There is a big age difference between children. Such cases do not occur so often, although recently women have begun to decide on late pregnancies more often, and the difference between children can now reach 10, 15, and even 20 years. Late pregnancy, of course, does not have a very positive effect on the mother's body. In addition, there is a risk of having a child with pathologies. But with the current level of development of medicine, risks can be minimized, the main thing is that the child is welcome, even if unexpected.
Step 7
With such a difference, relationships with brothers and sisters are highly controversial. Such children may not have common interests at all, and adolescents can react very jealously and negatively to the appearance of a new member in the family. However, later, when the baby grows up a little, a very warm relationship between the elder and the younger develops between the children.
