GET READY FOR PARENTHOOD

After couple has decided to have children, deciding when to have them is a major step. Planning for the birth of a child allows the parents to prepare a comfortable and stable environment for their baby. This preparation adds in an important way to the future well-being of the child and the parents.
Readiness for parenthood cannot be measured. However, there are some factors that a couple might consider to determine readiness. They include: mature personality, stable relationship, life plans, physical and psychological health, financial readiness, and living environment.
The birth of a child has a strong effect on a couple’s relationship, particularly during the months just following the birth of the first child. Adjusting to new roles and responsibilities can be over-whelming at first, even for parents who have planned and prepared. Mature couples with a settled relationship are best able to handle the emotional changes that a baby brings.Some couples cannot have children of their own. They can satisfy their desire to raise children by adopting. Single parents face the challenges of child raising alone. Foster parents provide care for children who need a home.