u/InternationalOwl607

Hi all, I’m very excited to be starting my PhD in clinical psychology in the fall. I was not expecting to get in the first round of applications but here we are. Being 31 and going back to school is slightly daunting in the context that I hope to have kids and have not yet. My partner and I were discussing this, and started wondering if it would actually make most sense to get pregnant at the beginning of school (August of this year) since summer of 2027 will be my only free summer for the next few years and will be somewhat of a built in maternity leave. Anyways, am I insane? Am I severely underestimating the pressure that pregnancy and starting doctoral training is going to take? Open to any feedback!