When can a woman get pregnant again after giving birth?

When can a woman get pregnant again after giving birth?

According to Dr. Raul Quillamor on a "Pinoy MD" episode, women can conceive again once their period returns.

He reminded, however, that it's better to wait a bit more before immediately following the pregnancy.

"Ina-advise namin na sana, kung pwede lang, bigyan ng spacing ang pregnancy. Dapat mga two years 'yan para ang katawan ng babae, makabawi muna sa mga physiologic changes," he said.

"S'yempre, para rin maalagaan muna ang baby niya kasi kung sunod-sunod ang pagbubuntis ay medyo mahirap din sa katawan ng nanay. Mahirap din sa pag-aalaga kay baby."

("We advise that they should space out pregnancies if possible. Ideally the gap should be two years so the woman's body can adjust to the physiologic changes.")

Of course, this way she can take care of her baby because if she gets pregnant again it becomes difficult on the body. It's a challenge to care for the baby.")

According to Healthline, a woman's period is likely to return six to eight weeks after going to labor.

—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA Integrated News