Why is second pregnancy so much harder?

These reasons include, but are not limited to, being older, having different sets of complications, a more significant relaxation of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles earlier in gestation, and—of course! —potentially having small children at home and less time to rest. Every pregnancy experience is different.
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Are second pregnancies harder than the first?

Your second pregnancy is often different than your first. You might show sooner, feel more tired, have stronger or more frequent back pains, and notice Braxton Hicks contractions earlier. Labor will likely be faster, but postpartum recovery could take longer.
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Why is my 2nd pregnancy worse than first?

After your second baby, the uterus has less muscle tone than the first time, and is more aggressive at clamping down as quickly as possible to decrease your chances of bleeding. This results in stronger afterpains, the postpartum contractions that bring the uterus back down to size.
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Does your body get worse second pregnancy?

Your body goes through a lot during your second pregnancy, as with the first. Weight gain, stretch marks and relaxed tummy muscles are the most common complaints. While there's no rule that says your body won't recover the second or third time, for lots of mums it's harder because there's simply less time to exercise!
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Is losing weight harder after second baby?

In fact, about half of moms retained more than 10 pounds at six months postpartum, while a quarter of moms were still 20 pounds heavier than their pre-pregnancy size. While some moms have said they had a harder time losing weight after subsequent births, experts haven't been able to say this is conclusively true.
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What is second child syndrome?

The second child (or middle child) no longer has their status as the baby and is left with no clear role in the family, or a feeling of being "left out".
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Is it harder to bounce back after second baby?

Your second pregnancy has a different effect on your body. Your muscles are looser, and unless you exercised throughout your pregnancy, that means it might be more difficult to get back in pre-pregnancy shape. It could also mean that your shape is permanently changed.
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Is the second child easier or harder?

Research carried out by scientists at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in the US suggests that in multiple-child families the second-born is 25 to 40 per cent more likely than their older sibling to end up getting into trouble at school.
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Is labor easier with second baby?

Yes, labour is likely to be quicker with a second or subsequent birth (NICE, 2014). It is especially likely that the early stages (latent labour) will be faster and contractions will become stronger more quickly. So you might need to consider getting to the place where you will give birth faster than last time.
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What is the best age gap between siblings?

3 Years And Older

A gap of 3 years or more greatly reduces the chances of sibling rivalry. By this time the older child is secure in him or herself and quite independent. In addition, the mother's body is fully recovered from the challenges of pregnancy and birth of the first child.
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What week are second babies usually born?

The average first-time mom will give birth at 40 weeks and 5 days. The average delivery week for a second-time mom is roughly 40 weeks and 3 days—a whopping 2-day (average) difference. So yes, statistically, 2nd babies do come earlier by an average of 2 days (but 2 days nonetheless!). I know, I know….
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Does 2nd baby come early?

First children tend to stay put for a little longer. On average, they show up two or three days early. Second and third children arrive five to six days early.
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Are second babies usually bigger?

There's evidence that second babies tend to be bigger than first babies (Bacci et al 2014). But this isn't always the case, and the difference doesn't tend to be dramatic. On average, second babies are about 100g (3.5oz) heavier than first babies (Bacci et al 2014).
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What's the best age gap for second child?

Based on the study findings, they suggest the optimal time between giving birth and getting pregnant again is 18 months, with a range of 12 to 24 months. That said, many experts still adhere to the recommendation of 18 to 24 months.
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How many couples split up after having a baby?

While having a baby is often portrayed as a 'happy ever after' scenario in many romantic stories, the reality of becoming parents can put a huge strain on relationship. New research has found a fifth of couples break up during the 12 months after welcoming their new arrival.
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How does the birth of a sibling affect a child emotionally?

Many children experience feelings of jealousy towards their new brother or sister, and may convey these feelings through resorting to more 'babyish' behaviour, such as having tantrums or refusing to use the potty even though they have been successfully potty-trained for a while.
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Do hips permanently widen after pregnancy?

Your ribs may have expanded, and your hips will often widen to make it easier for the baby to exit the birth canal. For some women wider ribs and hips will be permanent. As your baby grows during pregnancy you will gain weight .
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How do models not have stretch marks after pregnancy?

If you've ever wondered why celebs don't have stretch marks, the big secret is lasers and NanaoFractional RF. Stretch marks are formed in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis, which is the area that determines the shape of the skin.
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How long does it take a woman's body to fully recover from pregnancy?

Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months. While many women feel mostly recovered by 6-8 weeks, it may take longer than this to feel like yourself again.
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What is special about second borns?

Second-born children are resilient

He/she then learns early on that life doesn't always go their way which then helps him/her develop resilience and independence – both of which are valuable skills that he/she will need while growing up.
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What is the second child called?

Secondborn definition

Born as the second child to parent or family.
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What is golden child syndrome?

The Golden Child is, over time, destined for a moment of breakdown when the hopes invested in it fail to be realised. The Golden Future will, it starts to be clear, never materialise, but a bigger prize awaits: a feeling of liberation from expectations that were always disconnected from reality.
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Does father or mother determine size of baby?

Mother's birth weight

While the father's height and weight are important, it appears that the mother's weight at birth plays a key role in the final weight of the baby. Women who are overweight are more likely to give birth to a larger than the average baby.
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Do pregnancies feel different with different genders?

So it appears there's not enough evidence to back up claims male or female pregnancies differ significantly in terms of the maternal hormonal environment. This makes it unlikely that anecdotes of moodier, angrier or uglier pregnancies are due to the sex of the fetus.
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Do girl babies usually come early or late?

Girl babies are more likely to be born earlier than boys. Also, if you have longer menstrual cycles, you're more likely to deliver your baby after your due date – but you can never know for certain ahead of time.
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