Seema Haider Welcomes Sixth Child in 11 Months: Is Short Pregnancy Gap Safe?

• Seema Haider, the Pakistani national who entered India illegally in 2023, has given birth to her sixth child, a baby boy, in Greater Noida.
• This birth comes just 11 months after her fifth child, a daughter, sparking public curiosity and medical questions.
• Health experts recommend an 18 to 24-month gap between pregnancies for the mother's body to recover and replenish nutrients.
• Closely spaced pregnancies (within a year) increase risks like maternal anaemia, preterm birth, and low-birth-weight babies.
• Adequate spacing allows the uterus to heal, hormone levels to stabilize, and nutrient reserves (iron, folate) to be restored for healthier outcomes for both mother and baby.