And you are not alone. Very few people go throughout life without some thought about what it would be like to raise a child. Yet many become mothers and fathers without having taken the time to consciously think about, plan and prepare for what may well be the biggest decision of their lives.

The truth is, it takes much more preparation to get a drivers license than it does to become a parent. Think about what kind of world it would be if people took the opportunity to decide whether, when, why and how they wanted to parent.

The time you spend now considering this life-changing step is a wise investment in your future - and in the future of those you care the most about.