For U.S. moms , the typical time between pregnancies is at least 18 months . Experts say mothers should wait about 2½ years to give their body time to recover and increase the chances the next child is full-term and healthy . The study found that about 30 percent of women who 'd had a child became pregnant again within 18 months .
For U.S. moms , the typical time between pregnancies is about 2½ years . Experts say mothers should wait at least 18 months to give their body time to recover and increase the chances the next child is full-term and healthy . The study found that about 30 percent of women who 'd had a child became pregnant again within 18 months .