SINGLE MOTHERHOOD

For women considering becoming mothers without a partner, these communities and resources offer guidance, support, and practical information.

Community Support and Resources

Single Mothers by Choice (SMC) -- https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org
💡 The OG community for women choosing solo motherhood
Offers:

  • Private forums by stage: Thinking, Trying, Pregnant, Parenting

  • Local meetups & virtual groups

  • Thoughtful articles & emotional support

The Single Greatest Choice -- https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com

  • 💬 Podcast + resource hub for women considering or pursuing single motherhood

  • Covers:

    • Sperm donor conception

    • Emotional readiness

    • Financial prep

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org/

Online Support Groups

Facebook Groups (Private, active, real-time support)

  • Single Mothers by Choice -- Thinking, Trying, Pregnant, Parenting

  • Black Single Mothers by Choice

  • Single Moms 40+

  • IVF/IUI Single Moms By Choice

  • Resources for Donor Conception

  • Donor Conceived Best Practices and Connections

Reddit

  • r/SingleMothersbyChoice

  • r/TryingForABaby (many solo paths represented)

  • r/AskWomenOver40

📚 Books to Read

Thinking About It?

  • "Single Mothers by Choice" by Jane Mattes A must-read foundational text with practical and emotional guidance.

  • "Mission: Motherhood, Writing a New Fairy Tale of Love and Family" by Cheri Bergeron A gripping and hopeful memoir involving foster parenting, IVF, donor conception, and a landmark custody battle in Texas.

  • "Choosing Single Motherhood" by Mikki Morrissette A research-rich, inclusive look at the journey and realities of solo parenting.

  • "The Single Mother's Social Club" by Jacinta Tynan Honest and uplifting, especially good for navigating judgment or doubt.

  • "Going Solo" by Genevieve Roberts Memoir-style exploration of choosing solo motherhood via donor conception.

  • "Motherhood Reimagined" by Sarah Kowalski For women who hit fertility roadblocks and reimagined their paths.

💵 Financial Planning Tools

  • SeedCoach – Fertility-specific financial coaching

🧠 Mental Health & Therapy

  • Thrive Psychology Group

  • Oaktown Therapy (Women of Color in California)

  • PSI (Postpartum Support International) Offers specific groups for single mothers and perinatal support

  • Therapists who specialize in solo motherhood & donor conception Find via https://psidirectory.com

Real Talk & Inspiration

Instagram Follows

  • @singlemotherbychoice

  • @singlemombychoice

  • @motherhoodreimagined

  • @thesolomama

  • @thesinglegreatestchoice

Podcasts

  • Single Mothers by Choice

  • The Single Greatest Choice

  • Motherhood Reimagined