How long after pregnacy can a woman get pregnant?

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Women can become fertile and potentially conceive again as soon as their menstrual cycles resume after childbirth, which typically occurs around 9 months postpartum, especially when breastfeeding is not practiced. Breastfeeding can delay the return of menstrual cycles, but it is not a reliable form of birth control. Many women may find themselves pregnant sooner than expected, with some having siblings born within 20 months of each other. Individual experiences may vary significantly.

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How long after having a baby if a woman fertile to get pregnant again?
 
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It will depend on whether she's breast feeding or not. If she isn't, menstrual cycles will resume sooner than if she is. Typically, menstrual cycles resume about 9 months after having the baby, about the same time most women start weaning the baby off breast milk. But, as with anything, that's all an average. Some women are surprised when they learn they are pregnant sooner than that (breast feeding is not guaranteed birth control as many people believe) and others take longer to resume cycling.
 
i have known several people who have siblings within 20 months of each other.
 

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