1. Mayo Clinic Research
Date: 2017
Because this is the most recent study, it comes in at number one on our list. This Mayo Clinic study reported that an age gap of less than 6 months resulted in a higher risk of premature birth, as well as a number of mental disabilities, and less than two years of a gap increased the risk of autism. They suggest parents wait at least two years before having kids, for a lower risk of birth defects and health issues.
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Now that you know the science behind age gaps in siblings, we hope you enjoyed learning from this list of easiest age gap between babies: 5 research studies.
