The interpregnancy period

The interpregnancy period is the time between one pregnancy and next one. In the medical control the reasonable time for back to become pregnant is a frequent question and we as midwifery must know something about this.

According to different studies the recommended interpregnancy period is between two and five years. If the time is less increases the complications as the preterm birth, the low birth weigth or the uterine rupture.

For this reason the role of the midwifery is very important because we must help to the client in his familiar planification and in the use of contraceptive methods for prevent the complications.