If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about having a baby on your own — even if it started as a quiet “what if?” in the back of your mind.

Maybe you imagined motherhood happening alongside a long-term partner, but life hasn’t unfolded that way. Maybe you’ve spent years dating, hoping to meet someone who wants the same future. Or perhaps you’ve always known you wanted to be a mum — and partnership just wasn’t part of that vision.

Wherever you stand, this is your reminder that there’s no “right” way to create a family. For decades, we were told that motherhood begins after meeting Prince Charming — but that fairytale was never designed for the reality of modern women’s lives. Choosing solo motherhood isn’t giving up on love; it’s rewriting the story on your own terms.

Before you start diving into fertility clinics or donor research, take a moment to pause and reflect. These ten questions will help you challenge assumptions, confront fears, and uncover what’s really holding you back — so you can make an informed and empowered decision about whether solo motherhood could be right for you.

This year, for the very first time, solo mothers and solo parents by choice around the world will celebrate International Solo Mothers By Choice Day (ISMBCD) and International Solo Parent By Choice Day (ISPBCD) - A global day of celebration and recognition of the growing number of parents who boldly and lovingly choose to raise children on their own.

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