In the world of today, there are often some stringent requirements to choose to adopt a new puppy then there are to create life yourselves. And after nine short months and the baby arrives, you don’t get much help from the medical professionals and their expert advice. Then you’re off on your own to raise a child. It can all sound pretty daunting when you put it like that. But there is some truth to the phrase that there is never a perfect time to have a baby, so stop waiting for the perfect time, if that is something that you want to do.
However, there are going to be some times where it does make more sense than others. So here is a little guide or checklist, if you like, to see if you think you are ready to take the leap into parenthood.
Both Wanting a Baby
If you want to have a baby, then the chances are that you are in a loving relationship, and want to create life from the two of you. But there is going to be a problem, and a big sign that it isn’t the right time, if there is one of you that really doesn’t want to have a child right now, or even at all. So that can be one of the first things to be talking about and discussing, as you both need to be on the same page when it comes to this.
Health Checks
Children can be hard work and they can be exhausting. Not to mention that the actual part of growing a baby can take its toll on you too. So you need to make sure that both of you are in good health in order to have a baby in the first place. Things like infertility in men and women can be high the older that you are having your first child, as well as lifestyle factors. Another risk associated can be the presence of fibroids. Fibroids, usually aren’t a threat to pregnancy. However, submucosal fibroids could sometimes cause infertility or pregnancy loss. You can always adopt a healthy way of living, which could help in decreasing the chances of fibroid, or you can go for options like fibroid treatment without surgery if you come across fibroids in your path to parenthood. There are other things too, that you can do to make sure that you are in better health to conceive, such as exercising more or losing a little weight! Even if you stumble upon issues, remember that there are alternative ways to conceive. If you have the right clinic, sperm and egg bank, you can consider IVF, IUI, or home insemination even if you are older.
Career is Ready for a Break
Like it or not, there will be one parent that is going to have some time off work to help raise the baby in those first few months, before heading back to work, if that is what you choose. So first of all, you need to think about your career and if you are in a place to take a break right now. You should also think about the finances of one of you not working for a little while; will that be an issue? You may get things like maternity pay, but will it be enough to cover costs, and how long will it last for? All important things to think about and plan for.
There really isn’t a right or wrong time to have a baby, but if you want to give your baby the best start in life, then you need to be in a good place, physically and mentally, to be able to care for life. It is a big decision, but a lovely one all the same.