Publication: INDIA TODAY
Doctor: Dr Prathima A
Date: 09th Jan 2026
Having two children under the age of two can place significant physical, emotional, and mental strain on mothers, especially when the body has not fully recovered from the previous pregnancy. Closely spaced pregnancies increase the risk of anaemia, preterm birth, low birth weight, and maternal exhaustion due to insufficient recovery time. Adequate spacing between pregnancies allows hormonal balance, physical healing, and emotional well-being. Dr Prathima A, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari, emphasizes that proper birth spacing, nutrition, and medical guidance are essential to protect maternal health and ensure better outcomes for both mother and baby.