If you are considering parenting but think you are not ready, we have some great news to share with you—very few people ever feel ready to parent. Every woman on the planet has had a flood of emotions when finding out they are pregnant.

Married or single, planned or not, parenting has a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Even in the most idealistic of situations, the thought of parenting can be overwhelming. So first, take a deep breath and realize you are not alone, and you are not the first person feeling what you are feeling.