Social worker and psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri shares her judgement-free tips for parenthood decision-making, even when you’re up against an unaligned partner, economic roadblocks, and infertility challenges.

the number one question to ask yourself when deciding whether to have kids
how to decide if you should have another kid, plus all of the myths about siblings versus only children
the best age to become a parent
the 3 biggest lies society tells us about having kids
what to do if you don’t want kids now but you’re worried about infertility
how to combat the high cost of having children (+ what to do if you don’t think you can afford them)
how to factor worries like climate change, our political climate, & illness into your decision
how much your relationship ACTUALLY suffers after becoming parents
how much meaning and purpose childfree people vs parents experience
exactly what to do if you disagree with your partner on having children (or how many to have)
if not liking babies means you shouldn’t have one
and so much more!

For more from Merle, check out her website thebabydecision.com and her book The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life. Check out the Reddit Fencesitter page here.

Check out our other Pros & Cons of Having Kids episodes: The Pros & Cons of Having Kids, and The 2nd Pros & Cons of Having Kids Episode: Pooping During Labor, The REAL Cost + Sex & Body Image After Birth

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