New Data About the Best Time to Get Pregnant Again: OB/GYN Explains Optimal Pregnancy Spacing

Doctors Sarah and Kurt Bjorkman, a board certified OB/GYN and Pediatrician, use this week's episode to dive into the evidence behind pregnancy spacing to help you decide how long you should wait before trying for another baby. The WHO recommends 18-24 months between pregnancies, but there may be some data to show that the risk for less time between pregnancies might be minimal. Also be sure to check our videos on Increasing your breastmilk supply --    • OBGYN + Breastfeeding Mom Shares 4 Tips to...   An OB/GYN's favorite breast pumping supplies --    • OB/GYN Shares Tips & Tricks to Make Breast...   Coming in early 2026, we are launching TDB+. It’s a research-backed membership designed to give you support, connection, and resources for wherever you’re at on your parenting journey! Imagine in-depth access to pregnancy, birth, and parenting content, while also getting behind the scenes interaction with us, our day-to-day real lives, and a community of other parents to support you. Learn more about the membership and join the waitlist here! 👉 https://forms.gle/7bBaXpnzb1Ce41ed8 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - How Soon is Another Pregnancy Possible? 3:06 - Risks with Short-Interval Pregnancy 5:18 - What Might Cause Problems for Mom + Baby 5:56 - Keys to Timing the Next Pregnancy 7:45 - Our Thoughts on Timing the Next Baby 10:40 - Special Reasons to Wait to Get Pregnant Again (C-section, Preterm birth, miscarriage, preeclampsia) Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo Images from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/ Keywords: pregnancy update, the doctors bjorkman, pregnancy vlog obgyn, pediatrician, new baby, baby basics, breastfeeding, pregnancy spacing, getting pregnant again, time to try again, repeat pregnancy, irish twins, short interval pregnancy