Only if youre in your teens where one or both parties are still a minor or below the age of consent, and even just a couple of years can be a very large difference in development. Two years is pretty much the same age for all intents and purposes.

When should I try for baby number 2?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women try to avoid becoming pregnant within six months of giving birth and ideally wait at least 18 months, in order to give your body the time it needs to restore depleted vitamins, shed the extra pregnancy weight and get your reproductive

Is it better to have an only child or siblings?

Some studies suggest only kids tend to have closer, more affectionate relationships with their parents than kids from bigger families. Only children often develop better verbal skills and excel in school because they are read to more often than children with siblings, she said.

Is it easier to conceive the second time?

Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy following the delivery of a child. While it isnt uncommon, the good news is that youre more likely to have a successful second pregnancy if you already have a child, says Ob/Gyn Laura Detti, MD.