It is very common for people to have more than one child. Some families even have three or four children, but there are risks associated with having multiple children. A woman who has given birth two or more times is often called a “twice-touched mother” because she is at a higher risk of experiencing certain complications that could affect her and her family. This blog post will explore some of the dangers posed by having many children! The first risk is of premature birth. The more children a mother has, the higher her odds for having one or more babies born before 37 weeks gestation. In some cases, this can be an emergency situation that requires medical attention and hospitalization to keep mom and baby safe. If you are pregnant with your second child (or third!), it’s doubly important to make sure you’re following all directions from your doctor in order to try prevent any health complications related to prematurity. Another danger associated with multiple births is postpartum depression which affects as many as 80% of mothers after giving birth! Postpartum depression can have serious psychological implications on both parents but especially moms who may not know how they feel about their new
