2 lessons that have helped me thrive as a solo mum
When I made the decision to pursue solo motherhood I realised that to thrive as a solo mum, I must wholeheartedly embrace this path. There was no room to question…
Read MoreWhy deciding to become a solo mum took me 5 years
When I was 29 I split up from my partner of 7 years. Not long after, I started doing the maths! Although it wasn’t ideal and certainly wasn’t my original…
Read More8 ways dating changes when you become a solo mum
Many of my coaching clients ask me “is dating any easier when you become a solo mum?” Like everything it’s not that simple, and I’m quite sure people experience it…
Read More10 things I have learnt from my Covid-19 experience so far
The first time the reality of what Covid-19 was going to mean really hit me was the Thursday before nursery closed. I knew that from the following day Daisy would…
Read MoreAn open letter to single women experiencing FOMOOM (Fear of missing out on motherhood)
Dear single ladies Most of us have experienced FOMO in some point in our life. The fear of missing out. But how many of us have experienced a fear of…
Read MoreGetting the most from your counselling session
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) provides a regulatory framework around assisted conception. As part of that, all clinics licensed by the HFEA are required to provide mandatory counselling…
Read MoreThe rise of solo motherhood explained
Solo motherhood using donor conception is on the rise year on year. In 2017 according to the HFEA report, 2279 women underwent treatment without a male partner. Based on my…
Read MoreThe positive impact of celebrities choosing donor conception
You might have seen in The Times on Saturday an article revealing that Cheryl is looking to use donor sperm to extend her family. This is because she is currently…
Read MoreConsidering Solo Motherhood? A quick guide on where to start.
Deciding whether to start the journey to solo motherhood using donor conception can be one of the biggest decisions you might ever have to make. This quick guide has been…
Read More‘But you can’t have a baby…you’re single’
The fact that I am single and have been throughout the vast majority of my 30s plays heavy on my mind. It’s not the fact that I’m not in a…
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