A baby is a big decision between a couple, and most couples often plan before having a baby to suite the lifestyle of the family. It is quite rare to have unplanned pregnancies after a marriage in Sri Lankan society, though there are reports of young single unmarried mothers having babies as results of various complicated situations.
When a couple plans to have a baby they will be advised by medical professionals to go for a pre pregnancy counselling session. There are many topics that will be covered in this session including topics life family illnesses, pregnancy related complications due to age, illness, and risk factors of having a baby.
Often parents who are unable to have children will seek advice in fertility treatments, and most hospitals now have facilities and clinics for these treatments.
Couples having a baby will have to go for regular checkups and often need to make themselves ready to change in lifestyle. Ultimately all couples will learn that pregnancy is a serious condition that needs thought and care and a lot of support from friends, family and society.