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    Are you waiting to have a baby because of the economy?

    By | Work + Money – Thu, Jul 9, 2009 7:55 AM EDT

    Photo Credit: Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Getty ImagesYou'll always hear people say there's never a "perfect" time to have kids. But being financially prepared does help to ensure you'll be able to afford the costs associated with bringing a kid (or eight) into your family. (If you're curious about how much your kid will cost you over a lifetime, go play with this calculator over at BabyCenter.)

    So is the economic slowdown factoring into a couple's decision to have a baby?

    According to Yahoo! Buzz, it sure seems so.     Baby-related searches (e.g., queries on pregnancy research and baby gear) "are at an all-time low since 2005." However, searches for information on baby showers is at an all-time high. Weird, right?

    What about you? Are you waiting to get pregnant because of the recession?