Each time Jane looks at her new born, she remembers how she became pregnant few months after delivery.
Period had not showed up and it was over three months after delivery. She had thought she was safe and wanted to satisfy her partner’s desire. So, she had sex without caution.
Most couples find themselves in this situation after their new born arrives.
When this happens, several thoughts run through the mind.
How I Coped With Being Pregnant Few Months After Delivery?
From making the decision to keeping the pregnancy to the stress that goes with the decision.
While you are trying to cope with the sleepless nights that goes with the new born, you will work hard to make your body, now carrying a new pregnancy, cope with these conditions.
Then, on the other hand is the decision to take it off.
This is often the louder voice in most cases. Different advices come from people you allowed to know about this.
I bet you, sometimes their voices are louder and often around abortion.
Usually, it is so hard to decide what to do, except you are one that has resolved to keep the pregnancy.
If you are like one of our healthy mums who shared her experience with us, you will tilt more to keeping the pregnancy.
Interestingly, she shared with us how she coped with finding out she was pregnant few months after delivery.
Also, she shared her coping technique which we believe every woman could learn from.
Question 1. How did you cope with breastfeeding, finance, child care and the society?
“First, I will like to state that I didn’t stop the breastfeeding until my baby clocked 1 year.
“In fact, she started working at 7 months.
“Also, “talking about finance, it’s normal expenses. I just decided I will not spend more than I can.
“Just don’t do more than yourself.
“I am a civil servant and I do sell fairly used singlet and skirt then. If I buy 250 Naira, I will sell 500 Naira.
“So, money was coming in.”
On taking care of the new born , she said: “Child care was simple. Thank God for a supportive hubby. He catered to the neonate while I carried the pregnancy”.
When a woman gets pregnant few months after delivery, she could become concerned about what people will say.
But, sister, always remember that you are a married woman. You are simply living the life of a married woman.
Being less concerned helped our healthy mum to stay focused.
“I was less concerned about the society and what they will say.
“I’m married. So, I flaunt my wedding ring up and down.
“The truth is that the children are blessings from God.
“Like waoh God blessed me. I was not looking for pregnancy after marriage. So, it’s a blessing.
Indeed, there are people who wish they could have near twin that are yet to get their first. So, be thankful for the one you have.
2. How was your health during and after the pregnancy?
“I was very okay. It was normal.
“Trust me, our mind set matters at this moment too. Or else, you can traumatise yourself if you put so much in your mind.
“In my case I care less. I don’t have crowd. It was just me hubby and kids. Another thing I made sure to do is to eat well,” she added, emphasising the role of healthy living.
3. How did it affect your job or business?
“It wasn’t an issue.
“I go to work.
“Funny enough, I was working in a private place as at then before I get a government job.
“So, my business and job was not affected.
4. From Your experience, what is your advice for anyone caught up in an early unplanned pregnancy after childbirth?
“Be happy. It’s a blessing.
“Ignore side talks and focus on the bundle of joy that’s coming.
“Be positive and work on your mind.
“Start imagining how they will look. Will they be twins? A boy or a girl? These help position your mind.”
According to her, the interesting part is that the child is such a loving and caring person and different in that aspect from other siblings.
Other parents who have had this situation have also said the child is usually unique.
Interestingly, her experience is unique, but some ladies will have their husband to battle when it comes to this.
Also Read: How I Corrected Hormonal Imbalance And Gave Birth To ‘Near Twin‘
Other Healthy Mum’s Suggestions Of What To Do When You Get Pregnant Few Months After Delivery
Often, some men would first be worried about their financial state.
But we believe that this should have been considered before having sexual intercourse at all after a new born arrives.
There are different protective measures to adopt to keep these concerns away if you are not set for it.
Practice withdrawal method or no penetration technique. You can also use a condom. These help guard against the lady becoming pregnant few months after delivery.
The fact is that a woman could become ready for another child before her period shows up.
Remember that you have lost some blood during delivery and your body holds back to ensure that you replenish. But this does not mean that the egg will not drop for fertilisation at the appropriate time.
When the pregnancy occurs by chance, it is often okay to face it, for the child often comes for a reason.
Have a heart to heart talk with hubby laying your concerns and see the good part of it too.