Should I Have a Baby? 10 Questions to Answer BEFORE You Get Pregnant

Having a baby is a joyous event. We’ve all watched celebrities celebrating their baby bumps and showing off pictures of their darling little cuties. You’ve probably watched friends, relatives and coworkers become new parents, and you’ve seen the happy glow of pregnancy gracing the faces of content pregnant women.

When asked, parents often say their children are their greatest joys in life. Paradoxically, studies show that childrearing years are some of the hardest years for most parents. In fact, four extensive and respected studies have concluded that having children slightly reduces overall happiness levels.

There’s no question that a baby could bring incredible joy and meaning to your life. But it also brings equally incredible challenges that in some cases over-stress already stressful lives. For instance,

* Are you financially prepared for a baby?
* Are you emotionally prepared to be a parent?
* Can your relationship handle it?
* Do you have a support system in place?

And there are other, equally important questions to ponder and answer.

Don't just guess and hope things work out. Explore all the questions and come up with all the right answers inside these pages.