As a soon-to-be new dad, I have heard often that having a kid is one of the greatest joys (and also one of the greatest challenges) in life. Diapers, burp-ups, and temper tantrums are balanced out by the happiness of a baby’s coo, the sweetness of their snuggles, and the fascination of watching them grow and learn.
In the run-up to having a baby, though, there seems to be just a lot of work. Consider the pregnant person, whose body is changing drastically and experiencing physical phenomena unlike anything else: is that indigestion or is the baby kicking?