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Spacing births, saving lives : ways to turn the latest birth spacing recommendation into results
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Spacing births, saving lives : ways to turn the latest birth spacing recommendation into results
For many years, family planning experts believed that a 24-month birth interval (the amount of time between the birth date of one child and the birth date of the next child) was adequate to ensure healthy mothers and healthy children.
Espeut, Donna · 2002
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Abstract
However, recent findings indicate that spacing births at least 36 months (3 years) apart is even more beneficial. The research, which used MEASURE DHS+ data from 17 less-developed countries, examined the association between birth intervals and various child health and nutrition outcomes, including perinatal, infant, and under-five mortality. As a result of the study, international experts now recognize the need to promote birth intervals that are at least 3 years long. This paper highlights some of the study"s findings on birth intervals and discusses specific steps that can be taken by PVOs and NGOs to address this critical determinant of maternal and child health (MCH) and survival. (Author abstract, modified)
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