076 - Single mother by choice, with Emma Fraser

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mother by choice Emma Fraser. Like many women, Emma spent her twenties and thirties carving out a career she was very proud of, and having turned 40 and single felt that something was missing: a child. So Emma embarked on an IUI journey through IVF Australia, and ended up with a beautiful baby. We discuss why she chose to be a single mother by choice, the process of choosing a suitable donor, the reaction of her friends and family, challenges she's encountered, and advantages discovered. We also discuss how the IVF industry label women who, like Emma, are in their 30s or 40s and are taking the steps to be single parents as 'socially infertile', and what she thinks of that. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of traveling down this path.  We also discuss how becoming a single mother by choice inspired Emma to start her blog Mum is the Boss.  Links mentioned in the episode: www.mumistheboss.com Connect with Emma on Facebook or Instagram.  Books: Thrive by Arianna Huffington Just the way are by Claire Robertson and Jessica Shirvington To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services. Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.  Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.