#28: Interpregnancy Intervals / Child Spacing: The Evidence, Your Preferences, & Our Opinions

Some women want two under two so they can “get the baby phase over with” in one fell swoop. Other women intentionally space their children 3+ years apart for various reasons such as socioeconomic and health.Whether you are currently considering conscious or unconscious conception, the choice of how far apart to space your babies can impact you in ways beyond what you may have imagined.So, what is the best interpregnancy interval between children? Is there even such a thing? Is one length more optimal than another? There are both objective and subjective answers behind this enigma.We polled our loyal followers in our Instagram stories back in November about what the “perfect” age gap is between children, and we share those results along with your reasoning. We also share the risks, benefits, pros and cons of short and long interpregnancy intervals. Did any of these surprise you?If you are curious on what the latest evidence says about optimal pregnancy spacing, we read excerpts from the “Pregnancy Spacing” chapter in Lily Nichols’ book “Real Food for Pregnancy.”The bottom line is- like everything that has to do with motherhood choices- only YOU will know the best interpregnancy interval for your body and your family. There are several factors that need to be considered beyond your and your baby’s physical health and well being- all of which we unpack during this episode.Resources Referenced: Unapologetically Unmedicated: Episode 89PubMed article: Short Interpregnancy Articles in the United StatesMayo Clinic articlePerfect Supplements Replenish your nutrient stories between pregnancies with quality, grass-fed collagen, gelatin, and beef liver supplement (code: MOTR10 gets you 10% off)Pique MatchSupport the showTHANKS TO SPONSOR:Wild Nutritionist!Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods PlanStay Connected With Me:Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTubeJOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me hereDiscount codes & links to my favorite courses and products hereLove Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show hereThank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here