The Baby Decision

from confusion to confidence in five steps The baby decision is a clear compassionate guide to making a parenting or child free decision with confidence. Many women of childbearing age and their partners find it hard to make this life-changing decision. Without a crystal ball what can you do? Some women say I like the idea of motherhood but how do I know I'd really enjoy it? What will happen to my job My relationship My sanity? or they say I'm leaning toward being child free but will I be sorry later? Merle bombardieri msw licsw has been helping people make this decision for over thirty years in her therapy and Coaching practice and in her baby decision workshops. With a depth that only a psychotherapist can provide she shows you strategies for dealing with doubt and ambivalence and uncovering your deepest self-knowledge. Through anecdotes exercises guidelines and checklists she leads you to your best possible choice. imagine the relief of finally cutting through the tangled vines of pros and cons and seeing a clear decision emerge. Merle helps you not only to make a decision but to use it as an opportunity for you and your relationship to grow. you will learn how to: - Use dozens of secret doors Exercises to uncover hidden feelings and wisdom. - Separate your own needs and preferences from societal myths and expectations. - give full consideration to the rewards and opportunities of living child free. - talk constructively with your partner even if you disagree. - manage work-life balance and keep your relationship strong. - Make decisions about one-child families single and gay parenting fertility and adoption. - borrow some of the benefits of the other choice. You will also learn how to trust your decision and make the most of it. - Includes resources and bibliography. - bonus section: preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy. upcoming events the baby decision Parenthood decision making workshops .