Is it really that common to get pregnant again right after giving birth?

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I’m due December 17th with our first child and my husband and I have decided to wait 3-6 years before we try for another one. I know I’ll be super fertile after giving birth but I’ll be getting back on birth control and breastfeeding. Plus, my husband will be using condoms. I know things can happen but is it really that common? I see so many women on here getting pregnant again 2 or 3 months after having a baby. I really scared that’s going to happen.

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Depends on the person, really. How fertile you are, if you took fertility treatments to become pregnant, etc..

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As one of those women who got pregnant at 2 months PP, my advice to you is this - don't rely on just breastfeeding and condoms; wait until the BC kicks in. I was scheduled to get my implant inserted and ended up pregnant before the appointment. It was the only time my husband and I had sex, and I was breastfeeding, and we used a condom.
This time I'm getting depo in the hospital and my husband and I still aren't doing anything until the implant is in. I'm NOT going to be pregnant for 3 straight years.

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I was conceived 6 weeks after my brother was born. We are 11 months apart 😜

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Depends on the person

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It can happen, but its not "common"

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If your taking all those measures you should be fine

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It can be, just make sure you discuss contraception or at least know what you want.  I got the implant at my 6week visit.

Is it really that common to get pregnant again right after giving birth?

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