Are You Ready To Be A Parent?

Are you considering having a baby or adopting?

Do you have a stable job?

How is your household conditions?

Why do you want to have children?

How is your love life?

Do you have any medical conditions that will put you or your baby's life at risk?

When you think about having a baby, how do you feel?

Are you willing to take care of yourself while you're pregnant?

Are you planning to go to parenting classes and/or read pregnancy books?

Are you ready to make the compromises necessary to raise a child?

How will pregnancy and motherhood affect your career?

Do you have a good support system for after the baby comes?

Have you thought about how you will arrange for childcare? Do you have available childcare options?

Are you financially ready to have a child?

Do you have paid maternity leave?

Does you health insurance cover prenatal care?

Have you booked a preconception appointment with your doctor or midwife?

Are you financially, mentally, emotionally, and physically stable for a child?