Am I ready to have a baby?
Should I have a baby? 10 questions about your relationship, money, home, support and lifestyle help you think about whether you're ready for a child.
š¶ Question 1 of 10
How do you and your partner feel about having a baby?
How it works
Answer 10 quick questions about your situation. Each answer nudges the result one way or the other, and some are dealbreakers on their own. You get one of three verdicts, the reasons from your own answers, and practical tips. Everything is worked out in your browser: your answers are never sent to us.
What could the result be?
- š¶ You sound ready: You want this, you've planned for it, and you have support around you. No one is ever completely ready, but you're in a great place to start.
- š¤ Nearly: a few things to plan: You're close, but a few things are worth sorting out first, like your finances, your support network or an important conversation. Planning now makes the first year much easier.
- ā³ Not yet: Now might not be the right time, and that's fine. Use this time to talk, save and build the life you'd want to bring a child into.
Tips
- See a doctor for a check-up before trying for a baby.
- Work out the real monthly costs, especially childcare.
- Check your parental leave rights at work.
- Line up your support: family, friends and local parent groups.