This article was co-authored by Tasha Rube, LMSW. Tasha Rube is a Licensed Social Worker based in Kansas City, Kansas. Tasha is affiliated with the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. She received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Missouri in 2014. This article has been viewed 68,277 times.

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If your husband’s reluctant to have a baby, there are a few different angles you can take to help convince him. Try casually asking what his objections are to having a baby so you can think about your counterarguments. If he’s concerned about money, compare your finances with the cost of having a child and show him that you can afford it. If he thinks it’s too soon, explain about your biological clock and how women have a certain window when it’s best to have children. You can also mention exciting things he’ll do with your child, like teaching them to ride a bike, hearing their first word, and watching them walk for the first time. Try to be patient and space out conversations about children so you don’t overwhelm your husband. For more tips from our co-author, including how to choose a good time to talk about children, read on!