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Is it normal to be jealous of someone having a baby?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes, it’s normal to feel jealous when someone else has a baby, especially if you want a child or their news touches a tender spot. Feeling jealous doesn’t mean you wish them badly or that you’re a bad person.

A new baby can bring up a lot besides happiness: longing, grief, feeling left behind, or even envy of the attention and support the new parent is getting. Those feelings can show up even when you genuinely care about the person.

You don’t have to scold yourself for the feeling, and you can still congratulate them while giving yourself a little space if you need it. Jealousy is a feeling, not a verdict on your character; what matters is how you treat them and yourself.

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