[header] How to decide if you want a child [title] Talk with your friends and family about having a child. [step] When you are considering if having a child is right for you, you can try speaking with your friends and family who already have children. They will be able to tell you more about the rewards and challenges that can come with having a child. 
You'll be able to see what their lives are like with children and judge if you want a similar life for yourself. [substeps] Ask your friends and family what childbirth was like.