It's best to wait at least 18 months between giving birth and getting pregnant again to fully recover from your last pregnancy. See why it's important to wait.
Birth defects can cause problems in overall health, how the body develops or how the body works. Babies with birth defects may need special medical care.
Now that your baby is born, learn the signs and symptoms of health problems, like infections, blood clots and postpartum depression, after giving birth.