Posts by sarahkowalski@gmail.com
How to prep for postpartum if you are pregnant solo
Being pregnant solo can be a rewarding and vulnerable time. In my experience, there are many universal truths about being pregnant, but it is also a unique experience to be pregnant solo. There are simply more things to think through so that you can feel supported and empowered as a new mama. So, what does…
Read MoreBiological Mother vs The Donor
Do you know someone that has a child via sperm or egg donation? Or maybe even via both sperm and egg donors? Or even a surrogate? If so, it’s likely that this is an entirely new concept for you. Maybe you are wondering how to refer to the donors or the woman raising this child? This…
Read MoreTop Questions to ask when you are hiring a doula as a single mom by choice
Top Questions to ask when you are hiring a doula as a single mom by choice. When I’m working with pregnant solo moms, I always get asked about how to hire a doula. This article will give you an overview of what a doula does and what questions to ask so that you can hire…
Read MoreSingle Mom Burnout and What You Can Do to Prevent It
I’ve been quiet for a bit. And I want to be real with you. Single mom burnout is real. And, after talking to my group clients yesterday, I know that single moms by choice and women trying to become single moms by choice, are right there with me in this overwhelm. I know I’m not…
Read MoreHow I Came To Terms With Using An Egg Donor: 8 Salient Moments
How I came to terms with using an egg donor Giving up on your own biological genes to have a baby using egg donation can be a huge step. It can feel overwhelming and downright tragic. Here are some of the ways how I came to terms with using an egg donor. From my experience, I…
Read MoreA Year In Review : The Life of This Single Mom By Choice
As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for reflection and review of this mama’s single mom by choice life and career. I normally don’t share too many details of my personal life but it seems fitting to now share both my personal and business highlights of 2021, so you can get an…
Read MoreHow To Educate Your Family About Becoming A Single Mother by Choice
How To Educate Your Family About Becoming A Single Mother by Choice A few weeks ago, my blog post was about why your family might not be supportive of your choice to be a single mom. This week I’m following up with some suggestions about how to educate your family about becoming a single mother by…
Read MoreWhy Your Family Might Not Be Supportive Of Your Choice To Be A Single Mother by Choice
Is Your Family Unsupportive of Your Single Mom by Choice Journey? : 6 Reasons They Might Not Be Excited About You Becoming A Single Mom By Choice. Many of you might have made the decision to have a baby on your own as a single mom by choice, or your’e thinking about it. You are…
Read MoreThinking About Single Motherhood By Choice: 7 Smart Pieces of Advice
Am I Ready To Be A Single Mom By Choice? When women are contemplating whether they are ready to be a single mother by choice, they usually think through all scenarios and concerns. They spend a lot of time trying to decide if being a single mom by choice is right for them. I think…
Read More4 Keys To Thriving Financially As A Single Mom By Choice
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Debra Jacobs, a fellow single mom by choice and a financial coach. The question I get asked more than most is “how do I know if I can afford to be a single mom by choice? So, that’s exactly what Debra and I talked about. There’s no magic…
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