How long after pregnacy can a woman get pregnant?

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The timeline for a woman's fertility after giving birth varies significantly based on breastfeeding status. For women who are not breastfeeding, menstrual cycles typically resume within about nine months postpartum, often coinciding with the weaning process. In contrast, breastfeeding can delay the return of menstrual cycles, leading to a longer gap before fertility returns. It's important to note that breastfeeding is not a reliable method of birth control, and some women may find themselves pregnant sooner than expected, while others may take longer to resume their cycles. Instances of siblings being born within 20 months of each other are common, highlighting the variability in fertility post-birth.
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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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