Considering Solo Motherhood
A thoughtful, empowering place to explore whether this path could be right for you — with clarity, support, and no pressure to decide.
If you’re circling the idea, you’re not alone
For many women, considering solo motherhood doesn’t arrive as a bold declaration.
It starts quietly — a thought that keeps returning, a question you find yourself asking more often than you expected.
You might be looking for information without pressure. Wanting to understand what’s possible. Wondering whether this path could actually be a positive, empowering choice — not just something you “end up” doing.
That curiosity isn’t weakness.
It’s a sign you’re thinking deeply about your future and the family you want to create.
Solo motherhood isn’t a last resort. It’s one of many intentional ways women are choosing to create their families.
Questions many women think about at this stage
Can I really afford this?
What will people think?
Can I do this without a partner?
Will I be lonely — or does this mean giving up on love?
Have I waited too long?
How do I choose a donor responsibly?
What does this mean for my future child?
If these questions feel familiar, you’re not unusual — you’re thoughtful. You don’t need to solve all of this today — you just need a place to start.
This stage isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about understanding which questions matter, and knowing where to find clear, trustworthy information to work through them.
This decision is bigger than having a baby
Considering solo motherhood isn’t just about getting pregnant.
It’s about the life you’re creating — for yourself and for your future child.
The decisions you make now can have long-term implications, from donor pathways and legal protections to how your child understands their story as they grow. That’s why this stage matters. Taking time to explore your options thoughtfully allows you to make choices that feel right, not just today, but years into the future.
This isn’t about rushing forward.
It’s about choosing well.
For many women, this stage becomes the beginning of an incredible life they hadn’t realised was possible.
What the considering stage is (and what it’s not)
This stage is:
A place to explore
A space to learn and reflect
Support to think things through properly
This stage is not:
A commitment to treatment
A deadline to decide
A one-size-fits-all answer
You don’t need to decide anything here. You just need space, support, and clarity.
How Solo Mum Society supports women at this stage
Education & clarity
Clear, evidence-based guidance to help you understand donor options, fertility pathways, finances, and the long-term implications of different choices.
Perspectives & real stories
Honest conversations and lived experiences from women who have stood exactly where you are — and gone on to create families on their own terms.
Community & personal guidance
Connection with other women exploring this path, plus the option for one-on-one coaching support if you want to talk things through personally.
A grounded place to start
Considering Solo Motherhood Course
This foundational course walks you through the emotional, practical, medical, and long-term aspects of solo motherhood — so you can decide what’s right for you and your future child with confidence and clarity.
Learn from others who’ve been here
Real stories from women who once asked the same questions you’re asking now.
No Need for Prince Charming Book
Be inspired by the stories of 20 Australian women and their journeys to solo motherhood.
Not sure where to begin?
Free guide:
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Solo Mum by Choice
A calm, honest introduction to the realities, questions, and decisions many women wish they’d understood earlier.
You don’t need to decide today
Whether you move forward with solo motherhood or not, you deserve the space to explore your options thoughtfully and with support.
The beautiful truth about solo motherhood
What starts as a quiet “what if” often becomes one of the most empowering decisions of a woman’s life.
Solo motherhood isn’t about giving up on something.
It’s about choosing yourself, your dream, and your child — without waiting for anyone else’s timing.
Across the world, women are creating families built on love, strength, and intention. They’re showing their children what courage looks like, what independence feels like, and how powerful it is to live life on your own terms.
There is so much to celebrate about this path.
The freedom to choose your own timing
The strength you discover when you trust yourself fully
A home built entirely on love and intention
The ability to raise your child based on what truly matters to you
A community of women who get it — and walk beside you
Your child will grow up knowing they were wanted, chosen, and loved before they even existed.
They’ll grow up watching a woman who followed her heart and built a life with purpose and joy.
Solo motherhood isn’t Plan B.
It’s a conscious, courageous Plan A.
City Fertility × Solo Mum Society
City Fertility is a trusted fertility clinic for many women in the Solo Mum Society community — including me.
Through our partnership, and their sponsorship of the No Need for Prince Charming podcast, Solo Mum Society members can access 20% off fertility testing and treatment at City Fertility clinics across Australia.
If you’re ready to understand your fertility, explore your options, or take the next step with specialist support, this is a practical place to start.