Single Motherhood by Choice: 5 Steps Before You Decide (with Alexis Melnick, MD)

If you’re single or in a relationship that isn’t working and you’re quietly Googling “single motherhood by choice,” this episode is for you. In this conversation with SMBC fertility doctor Alexis Melnick, MD, we walk through 5 clear steps to help you decide before your back is against the wall.

We cover both paths: staying on the relationship track and exploring single motherhood by choice on your own timeline. You’ll hear about the emotional, practical, financial, and support‑system questions to ask yourself so you can move from spiraling alone at 2 a.m. to making a grounded plan.

Inside this episode: • Who this is really for (single, dating, or in a shaky relationship) • The 5‑step framework Alexis uses with clients considering SMBC • Grief, stigma, and the “mourning period” for the life you imagined • Why so many people say they wish they’d decided earlier • How to know you didn’t “fail” if you choose this path

If you’re considering donor conception or surrogacy as a single parent, this will help you feel less alone, more informed, and better prepared.

Work with Alexis: [alm2036@med.cornell.edu] Get my free family‑building resources: 10 Things Donor Conceived Children Want Their Parents To Understand: https://familybuilding.net/free-downloads/

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