1). discussing contraception with your partner is more socially acceptable because of std's., and asking if you are ready to be a parent and if you have the means to support your family.
my advice would be to become very choosy on your partner,
not all women can tolerate breastfeeding, I stopped breastfeeding at 3 mos. this is when your antibodies in breast milk r beneficial for an infant. plus parents now both have to work f/t jobs....