Second Baby? Prepare Well In Advance!

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oi-Gowri Nandini

By Nandhini Devi

Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 12:34

Only one? Don't you want another one? Having another one will get a playmate for your little one! Yes, we are talking about the 'having a second baby'. These days juggling between work and home is a big, yet inevitable issue. So, giving quality time to your child is something that most of you cannot do.

Many times parents wonder if having a second baby would give a good companion for their first one? Or, whether the family would be complete? However, planning to have a second baby at the right time and right circumstances would not make it a burden on parents. Consider the following plans if you are planning for your second child.

Things to keep in mind while planning for a second baby -

1.Take an independent decision about having a second child. Do not do it just because friends and family are pressurising you. It is totally the parent's choice to have a next baby.

2.Your health is a major factor while planning for a second baby pregnancy. If you have no complications during the first pregnancy, then you can prepare for a second child without much hassles. However, if you are now 30 or more, meet your doctor and check for any complications that you might face during the second pregnancy.

3.If you have had a caesarian previously, give at least a 2 year gap before planning the second baby's pregnancy.

4.Remember, you cannot have the fuss and care (fret about pregnancy symptoms) that you had while you were pregnant with the first child. You'll have to keep yourself on the move, no matter what.

5.Find out if your spouse is happy about welcoming a new member to the family. A strong relationship between the husband and wife is a key to handling any problems that may come up in the future.

6.Parents must check their financial stability before they go about planning for their second child. If having a second child increases your expenditure beyond your budget, then think again.

7.Note the behaviour of your first child when she is with children of a younger age. If she shows tenderness towards them, then you can probably feel a little comforted. However, if your little one is not very happy about mom and dad playing with other children, then you'll have to probably wait for some more time.

These are a few important things that you must note before you plan to have a second baby. If everything fits in place, go ahead and get prepared to cuddle 'baby number 2' in your arms!