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biological mother vs donor

Biological 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…

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how to hire a birth doula as a single mom by choice

Top 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…

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Single Mom Burnout

Single 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…

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how I came to terms with using an egg donor

How 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…

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single mom by choice life

A 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…

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educate family about becoming a single mom by choice

How 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…

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Dealing with unsupportive family on your single mom by choice journey

Why 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…

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am I ready to be a single mom by choice

Thinking 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…

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Can I financially afford to be a single mother by choice

4 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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