Fertility Focus – A monthly look at all things fertility

The reality is, it’s not one single story — it’s a collection of completely unique journeys, each with its own twists and turns.

For some, it begins with a moment of clarity — not wanting to miss out and realising: “I don’t need to wait for the perfect partner to become a mum.”

For others, it’s a leap of courage after years of dreaming and doubting — a moment of letting go of how they once imagined becoming a parent, and embracing a new path forward.

And for some women, it’s simply always been the plan — the vision of motherhood never tied to finding a partner, but to creating family on their own terms.

The process itself, like for anyone, can be a rollercoaster — early mornings at the clinic, the nervous pause before self-injecting, the anxious wait for results. There can be setbacks, there can be breakthroughs, and every journey is different.

What unites solo mums is the strength to walk a different path — and the belief that it will lead exactly where they’re meant to be.

Because doing it solo is not the same as doing it alone. It means choosing parenthood without a romantic partner — but hopefully you’ll have a whole tribe of support, cheering you on every step of the way.