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When you and your partner are ready to have a baby, your mind is often consumed with the thoughts of creating a new family and the fun you\u2019ll have to do it. As important as it is to enjoy having a baby, you need to start family planning. Raising a child in the current economic conditions is not easy. Your finances will be hurt, and you might drown in bills every month. In this blog post, we will help you with family planning and share a list of questions you should ask yourself before having your first child. So, let\u2019s get started!\u00a0<\/p>\n
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There might be many things on your mind when you are ready to have your first baby. However, you should streamline your worries and ask yourself relevant questions before trying. Here is a list of things you should sort out before planning your first child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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One of the most important questions when having your first child is to check if your finances are in good shape. You can do this by calculating your net worth. Divide your assets with liabilities (loan or due payments); this will help you identify your worth. Plus, check your potential salary growth in your field of work. If your company has room for higher positions, having a baby is the best decision. Otherwise, you would need to switch your job to a better company.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having a baby is fun until you realize that you are not financially strong enough so both parents have to work. In this case, you need to ask your employer about your workplace\u2019s maternity\/paternity leave policy. These leaves are also important for the father because you will be spending half of your day catering to your wife\u2019s needs after your child\u2019s birth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Having a baby means more work. If your career has just started, planning a baby might not be in your best interest. However, if you think you are at the peak of your career and can handle additional responsibilities, go for it. Otherwise, you might have to give up on your career, and this goes for both parents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Interreligious marriages are common in the USA, and everything seems fine until you plan to have your first baby. During this period, you should discuss which religion your child will follow. However, inmost cases, parents leave this decision on their children to choose whatever religion they would be interested in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having your first child is not easy. You\u2019ll have more responsibilities, and your finances will be hurt in the first few months after the baby arrives. In this situation, it\u2019s best to talk out things and also discuss how you will raise the child. The questions mentioned above are a good start to a meaningful conversation between soon-to-be parents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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