Gynaecologist Sounds Alarm After 22-Year-Old Woman Endures Sixth Pregnancy in Seven Years
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- •A 22-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh has had six pregnancies in seven years, raising serious health concerns.
- •Doctors warn that rapid, repeated pregnancies increase risks of anaemia, malnutrition, chronic fatigue, and life-threatening complications.
- •WHO recommends at least 24 months between pregnancies for maternal recovery, yet many women in rural India fall short of this guideline.
- •Social pressure, low contraception use, and limited healthcare access contribute to repeated pregnancies in some communities.
A 22-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh has become pregnant for the sixth time in seven years, prompting a gynaecologist to warn of serious health risks associated with closely spaced pregnancies. Speaking to local media, the attending doctor expressed concern over the patient’s repeated pregnancies, noting that such rapid childbirth can lead to severe anaemia, malnutrition, chronic fatigue, and life-threatening pregnancy complications.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly gave birth five times between 2017 and 2023, with the latest pregnancy occurring just months after her last delivery. Medical experts have long cautioned that pregnancies spaced too closely—less than 24 months apart—significantly increase the risk of maternal health emergencies, including haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and even maternal mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum interval of 24 months between a live birth and the next pregnancy to allow the mother’s body to recover fully.
