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I chose to be a single mom at 38 through IVF. I was worried about stigma, but my only regret is not doing it sooner.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shivani Singh, a 41-year-old mom of one and legal professional in Sydney. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I was idealistic, ...
Psychology Today

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Single Mother?

When Jane Mattes, a psychotherapist, was caring for her infant son in 1981, she realized she didn’t have a support system. “No one fully understands how hard it is to care for an infant until you are ...
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Surprising Reasons Single Moms Thrive More Than Married Moms, According To Research

I recently received a pitch that began: Single moms are superheroes — twice the work, twice the stress, twice the tears. I experienced the same cringey reaction that I experience whenever anyone ...
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I chose to be a single mom at 38 through IVF. I was worried about stigma, but my only regret is not doing it sooner.

She kept a semi-private pregnancy, initially worried about others' perceptions. She balances a legal career and single motherhood through the support of her family. This as-told-to essay is based on a ...