Be it the pressure from the
society or your own wish, at one stage of life, all couples do consider whether
they are ready to have a baby or not. In fact, this is the trickiest question
in any couple’s life, and believe us that the answer for this lies in your own
hands. Simply don’t listen to anyone on this issue and consider the following
things to judge whether you are ready to have a baby or not?
- Relationship: The first and foremost thing to consider before planning a baby is your relationship. You must access yourself, whether you are ready to take your love relationship one step ahead by becoming parents of a new born baby. Whether you are married or still living in a live-in relationship, all these things are very important to consider before going ahead.
- Career: Another thing worth considering before planning for a baby is your career. If you are a career oriented woman, then you must remember that after having a baby, you will have to spend the initial months round the clock with your baby. If only you can sit on a maternity leave for few months, then plan for it.
- Space: The third parameter to consider is the issue of space. In other terms, you must consider, whether you have enough space to accommodate both of you with the new born, who will especially need more hygiene and extra space. You must also think of enough space to accommodate things that will come up with the baby in his or her upbringing.
- Goal: Lastly, do consider your ultimate goal or objective before planning a baby. Think on all the pros and cons of having a baby and how it will affect not only your finances, time and also relationships all together and whether you will be able to manage it all after having a baby.