The Baby Decision

What it is about

The Baby Decision is Merle Bombardieri’s 1981 decision book for couples who do not agree, or do not yet know, whether to have a child. It offers structured reflection on motives, timing, ambivalence, and the difference between pressure and a shared choice. The book treats the question as a joint life decision inside love and marriage, not as a medical fertility manual. It is not obstetric advice, not a command to parent, and not a substitute for counselling when coercion is present.

Questions it can answer

• How does Bombardieri structure reflection for couples unsure about having a child?
• How can pressure be told apart from a shared choice about parenthood?
• Why is this a decision book inside love and marriage rather than a fertility clinic guide?

What you will not find

• IVF protocols, prenatal medical care, or birth plans
• A verdict that every couple must have children
• Legal advice on custody before a child exists