Benefits of Healthy Birth Spacing

• Baby can be born at the right time and have a healthy weight.
• Baby can develop well because Mom can give lots of attention to the baby.
• Mom will have more energy and be less "stressed out".
• Mom will have more time to bond with the baby.
• Future babies will be healthier because Mom's body had enough time to replace nutrient stores before getting pregnant again.
• Children who are adequately spaced are better prepared to begin kindergarten, and perform better in school.
• Mom has more time to spend with the child and the child receives more attention and assistance with developmental tasks.
• Families have more time to bond with each child.
• Parents have more time for each other.
• Parents can have time to themselves.
• Families can have less financial stress.