Conceiving a child can sometimes be a challenge. In any case, ideally, it should be a conscious decision. There are cycles in a person's life that correllate with childbirth. This applies to both women and men. Moreover, in the case of a woman, there are astrologically derived auspicious dates for her to conceive. For instance, in a given year, there may be only four dates that conception should be attempted.
These planned attempts should include spiritual preparation and cleansing. The ancients believed that the conception of a child was a magical act that should be undertaken with purity and good intent.
Children choose their parents and vice versa. When a child is ready to be born, its soul designs a way for the child to enter the world with the astrological blueprint the soul needs for this lifetime.
Nevertheless, free will allows parents to have a hand in scheduling when the child will be born. This applies, for instance, with a scheduled induction or C-section. When these circumstances exist, it is advisable to consult with an astrologer to select a window of time for an auspicious birth.