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Every pregnancy is different — and there's no way to predict what someone's next pregnancy will be like.
However, during a second pregnancy there might be a few differences from the first pregnancy, including:
Also, people who have had complications during their first pregnancy might be at increased risk of the same problem in a second pregnancy or later pregnancies. These complications include premature birth, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction and postpartum depression. Talk to your health care provider about signs and symptoms to watch for and any steps you can take to reduce your risk.
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