This episode answers a listener’s question about how to know when the time is right to have a baby. Whether you are thinking about your first child or adding to your family, the decision can feel overwhelming. We explore the emotional side of this choice, what medical organizations recommend about pregnancy timing, birth spacing, and how lifestyle, age, fertility, finances, and family dynamics can all factor in. You will also hear why waiting for the “perfect” time may not be realistic and how to sort through the noise and trust your own timing.
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