Emotional Readiness for Pregnancy

Deciding to have a baby is a big decision. It will have a significant impact on your lifestyle. In today's stressful world, with both spouses holding down full-time jobs, it is not a decision to be made lightly. Here is a list of some of the things you will have to consider when you decide to have a baby. Go through the list and see if you are ready to handle this.

• Can you be on a careful diet and stay healthy?
• Can you avoid (or cut down) on caffeine, alcohol and smoking?
• Are both you and your spouse equally enthused by this?
• Understand the impact having a child will have on your career. How supportive is your organisation?
• Who will care for the baby when you are at work?
• How will this affect your social life? Are you ready to give up on your weekend treks and the never-ending gup-shups at your bachelor friends pads?