Advice and information about the process of having a baby as a single woman
Preparing to Thrive Podcast for Solo Mums
1:2:1 and group coaching sessions supporting each stage of your journey from thinking to motherhood
A closed community group for solo mums and those thinking of starting the journey
An honest account of the day in the life of a solo mum
The Stork and I Online Antenatal Class
Hi, I’m Mel. I empower single women to understand their options for starting a family.
The Stork and I was created following my own personal journey of having a baby on my own using donor sperm. It is dedicated to providing support and advice to others in similar situations.
With a professional coaching qualification, 3 years of personal development coaching and having gone through IVF to have my daughter with donor sperm, I am able to help you understand your options and support you through the process through consultancy, mentoring and coaching.
A review of all options available based on your circumstances
The two week wait, taking the test, dealing with the results, sharing the news
How to thrive throughout your pregnancy. Attending antenatal classes
Getting to the hospital, role of birth partner, getting home
How to survive the first 6 weeks at home
‘Let’s be lonely together, a little less lonely together’ Rita Ora I’m a solo mum to an 11 month old daughter, Daisy. I’ve just got back from a lovely weekend away with my daughter, Read more…
Check out my latest podcast interview on The Best of Both Worlds Podcast. I discuss with the two hosts Laura Vanderkam and Sarah Hart-Unger my decision to embark on solo motherhood and the inspiration behind starting Read more…
I recently read a great post by Alice Rose called ‘Think! What not to say’ and her campaign #twnts. This campaign is about what not to say to people who are struggling with their fertility. It Read more…
