Could Solo Motherhood Be Right for Me?
The free Decision Starter
If solo motherhood has been sitting somewhere in the back of your mind, this is a simple place to start.
This free guide walks you through eight areas worth thinking about before you decide — including fertility and timing, donor options, donor conception, finances, support and what this path could mean for your future child.
It will not tell you whether you should become a solo mum.
It will help you see what you have already thought through, what you have only started exploring and where you may still have gaps.
This is for you if:
solo motherhood keeps coming back into your thoughts
you have researched parts of it but still feel unsure
you are worried about age or fertility and do not want to ignore the practical realities
you want to understand what else you should be thinking about before deciding
you want information without being pushed towards yes.
Inside the guide, you’ll explore:
what you actually want
the family you thought you would have
fertility and your timeline
treatment and clinics
donor options
your future donor-conceived child
money and practical life
support, family, dating and other people
This is not a test
You are not trying to get everything into the “thought this through” column.
The point is to notice the gaps.
You may discover that you have researched fertility endlessly but barely thought about donor conception from your future child’s perspective.
You may realise that the emotional decision feels clearer than the financial one.
You may simply discover that there is more to think about than you realised.
That is useful information.
Want help working through the gaps properly?
If you finish the guide and realise you want more than another article or podcast episode, Considering Solo Motherhood is the next step.
It gives you the full eight-module course, practical workbooks and resources, with the option to work through it privately On Demand or join the 10-week Guided program.
Created by Alisha, founder of Solo Mum Society and host of the No Need for Prince Charming podcast