S1:E8 – Sarah & Hartley

Resilience, IVF, and the Power of Support: Sarah’s Journey to Solo Motherhood

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Sarah shares her journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After the heartbreak of dating disappointments, a controlling family background, and a diagnosis of PCOS, she decided to take control of her own future. Sarah’s story covers the challenges of fertility treatments, the emotional rollercoaster of multiple IUI attempts, and ultimately, the joy of IVF success. She also navigated a high-risk pregnancy, a cervical stitch, and early labour, all while building a strong support system. Her beautiful son Hartley is a testament to her courage, resilience, and determination to embrace solo motherhood on her own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Overcoming PCOS and infertility challenges.

• The emotional toll of unsuccessful IUIs and the decision to switch to IVF.

• Navigating a high-risk pregnancy with a cervical stitch and bed rest.

• The importance of support networks in solo motherhood.

• How gadgets and planning can make solo parenting smoother.

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Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out at to share your journey on the podcast here.