{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c22c6e862c4bbfeaaf0e2c/6ae9e707dc2860cef4a7fa64?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Baby Comes First: Choosing Solo Motherhood","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c22c6e862c4bbfeaaf0e2c/1793713643767-458bc425-01ce-4258-93cc-951ec1b84303.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Having a baby on your own? This episode is for you if you&#39;re considering solo motherhood by choice, or know someone who is.</p><p> In an age where women no longer have to settle, Reema Kiran is an embodied voice in support of the growing number of career women</p><p> choosing single motherhood. With her own experience through unexplained fertility and conceiving her daughter as a single mother by choice,</p><p> the Choice Mom Coaching founder merged her established career as an executive coach with a management consulting company and coaching</p><p> as a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, to intentionally empower those no longer compromising on their motherhood dreams.</p><p>Reema is the author of <strong><em>Choice Mom: An Empowering Guide to Becoming a Single Mother by Choice</em></strong> and a speaker on the topics of single motherhood, fertility, and women&#39;s empowerment.</p><p><br></p><p>Knowing that many women forgo this path due to societal and familial expectations, especially as an Indian-Canadian woman, Reema harnesses her deep empathy and familiarity with diverse cultural sensitivities when working with women on this journey. It is her belief that with aligned support and an unwavering commitment to one&#39;s own personal growth, women can find the strength, resilience, and courage they need to pursue their innate purpose of becoming the mothers they&#39;ve always wanted to be. Because no woman needs to go through this process alone. Discover practical insights and emotional truths about fertility, donor selection, and redefining motherhood.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>keywords </strong>single mother by choice, fertility journey, donor conception, fertility treatment, family planning, empowerment, cultural considerations, reproductive health, women’s health, solo parenting</p><p><br></p><p><strong>key topics</strong></p><ul><li>Fertility challenges and unexplained infertility</li><li>Deciding to become a single mother by choice</li><li>The process of selecting a sperm donor</li><li>Cultural and family considerations in solo motherhood</li><li>Financial planning for single motherhood</li><li>Emotional aspects of fertility treatments</li><li>Impact of fertility issues on career women</li><li>The importance of genetic and medical screening</li><li>Changing perceptions of solo motherhood</li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li>&quot;No longer dating with the fertility clock in mind&quot;</li><li>&quot;My child is always going to be number one&quot;</li><li>&quot;Women can be very alone even in close relationships&quot;</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Reema&#39;s Journey as a Single Mother by Choice</p><p>397:13:05 Deciding to Become a Solo Mom Before Finding the Right Partner</p><p>622:13:05 Experiencing Unexplained Fertility Issues</p><p>874:59:47 Fertility Challenges for Busy, Successful Women</p><p>1138:53:08 Navigating Clinic Experiences and Support Systems</p><p>1205:33:08 Fears and Cultural Considerations in Solo Motherhood</p><p>1691:39:50 Choosing a Donor and the Emotional Process</p><p>2130:33:11 The Importance of Medical and Genetic Screening in Donor Selection</p><p>25999:59:55 Financial Planning and Preparing for Single Motherhood</p><p>31138:53:16 High Achieving Women and the Approach to Fertility and Parenthood</p><p>33777:46:38 Redefining Relationships and Dating After Parenthood Decision</p><p>37083:19:58 The Parameters of Relationships and Parenting Roles</p><p>39388:53:18 The Freedom and Clarity of Being a Solo Mom by Choice</p><p>40361:06:38 Advice for Women Considering Single Motherhood</p><p>43500:00:00 Final Thoughts and Resources for Aspiring Solo Moms</p>","author_name":"Helena Tubridy"}