Actress Sonam Kapoor is about to become a mother for the second time! Learn how much the gap should be between two children..

Sonam Kapoor's Second Pregnancy: Bollywood's stylish and beautiful actress, Sonam Kapoor, is once again in the headlines. It's reported that she's expecting her second child. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja got married in May 2018 after years of dating. Four years after their wedding, the couple welcomed son Vayu in 2022. Since becoming a mother, Sonam often shares her motherhood journey with fans. Now, a new baby is about to enter the actress's life. This pregnancy will mark more than three years since her first child in 2022. Doctors believe that the actress's family planning gap is ideal. It won't have any adverse effects on the mother and child. The question now is, what is the perfect gap between two children? What is a perfect family plan? Why is a gap between two children necessary? Noida's senior gynecologist, Dr. Meera Pathak, explains this:

Mom and Nana wished Vayu.
When Vayu turned three in August this year, Sonam shared an emotional birthday post for him. She wrote, "Happy birthday, my baby boy. May you always be curious, kind, and loving. May you always be blessed with love, music, and joy. Mom loves you so much." Meanwhile, Nana Anil Kapoor also expressed his happiness on the occasion. He wrote, "Vayu, the moment you came into our lives, you filled everyone's hearts with joy and love. The whole family feels proud to see you."

How much gap is necessary between two children?
According to a WHO report, there should be a minimum age gap of two years between two children. According to Dr. Pathak, a three-year gap is even better. The Indian government, in many of its schemes, advocates for a minimum age gap of three years for a woman to become a healthy mother. However, this isn't a clear cutoff point. Times are changing. People's mindsets are changing. Priorities are changing. In such a situation, you can also practice complete family planning according to your needs.

Why is it important to have a gap between two children?
- According to doctors, a woman faces many challenges during pregnancy. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a gap between two children. The gap also arises because breastfeeding weakens a woman's body. Breastfeeding reduces a mother's iron, folic acid, and calcium levels after pregnancy. This situation can increase the risk of anemia in the mother and birth defects in the child.

- Secondly, the uterus takes time to recover. Therefore, even if a woman becomes pregnant within two years, the recovery of the endometrial lining is very difficult. This situation increases the chances of miscarriage and the attachment of the placenta becomes abnormal. Additionally, if the first child was born through a caesarean section, the risk of uterine rupture may also increase.

- Third, many couples today want to complete their family planning in a short time. They need to advance in their careers. They want to have two children or twins and raise them within a year or a year and a half. This will allow them to raise both children together, saving them both money and time. This will also create a strong bond between the two children, who will grow up more like friends than siblings.

 

- Fourth, it has often been observed that pregnancy before the age of two can impact a child's development, as they may not receive proper nutrition. The mother is already focusing on one child. Doctors recommend breastfeeding for at least two years. This will improve the child's immunity.

Research also suggests that a 27- to 32-month age gap between two children is beneficial for their health. This improves the health of both mother and child. Dr. Meera further notes that the smaller the age gap between two children, the more likely they are to fight. However, this also brings many benefits: they become closer to each other and develop many positive social skills.

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