Worldwide, there is an average gap of 2 to 4 years between children in families. In developing countries, this is especially accurate due to:

a. the cost associated with bringing another child into the family.
b. the traditional culture pattern of a having a child that acts as "head" of the other children.
c. breastfeeding for two years. This acts as a natural contraceptive.
d. desire to space children in different academic years in school.


C. A gap of 2–4 years between children is common worldwide, traditionally due to breast-feeding for at least 2 years. Breastfeeding suppresses ovulation in the mother.

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