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

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

FromMoms Off The Record


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

FromMoms Off The Record

ratings:
Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 Matcha to reduce oxidative stress (MOTR listeners get up to 15% off + a free rechargeable frother & cup on subscriptions of $105+)Anisa Woodall’s free Resilient Motherhood Masterclass: code MOTR for $100 off!DONATE (Thank you!! <3)BOOK a 1:1 or BIRTH PROCESSING SESSIONDOWNLOAD OUR EBOOKVIEW OUR RESOURCESDISCOUNT CODES & LINKSLeaving us a rating and written review is one of the best ways to show your support. We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community.We are so grateful for your support. Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.
Released:
Jan 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (36)

Tired of outdated and conventional motherhood advice? Are you anti- (insert "Big" + industry name) exploiting the mother-baby dyad for financial gain? Do you prefer to think critically about practices and philosophies across the pregnancy to motherhood spectrum? If you said "yes" to any of the above questions, then you're going to fit right in. Don't worry— this is not another "mainstream mama" podcast.Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or a seasoned mom who has "seen it all," April and Kat promise to never shy away from topics that are far too controversial to discuss at the local playground with the "normie" moms or with your child's pediatrician. These topics should not be controversial at all, but sadly in our highly-censored society, almost anything can be interpreted as such.We're so glad you discovered us! Join us every other Friday as we step outside of our comfort zones, say what many of you are thinking but too afraid to admit out loud, and examine mainstream mom narratives through a funny and honest lens. We may just even change your mind about deeply held beliefs if you're open to it!