Decision 1
Known donor or sperm bank?
Known offers identity for your future child from day one. Sperm bank offers structure and clinical screening. Both work. The right one depends on your circle and your boundaries.
For one · Solo parenthood
Doing this on your own takes courage. Here's company for the road.
Solo Mum by Choice. SMBC. Single by design. However you describe it, you've made an active decision and you deserve a path mapped out for the version of this journey that's actually yours, not a couple's plan with a few words swapped.
You don't owe anyone an explanation for your family.
You only owe your future child clarity.
What this journey looks like
The shape of solo TTC, end to end.
Every solo journey is different, but most go through these phases. Knowing what's coming makes it easier to make decisions in order, instead of all at once.
01
Decision
The active choice itself, plus the people you tell first. This phase is more emotional than logistical.
02
Donor
Known donor or sperm bank? Each has trade-offs. Most solo mums use a sperm bank, but not all. For example we used a donor (two mums)
03
Method
Home insemination, IUI, IVF. For most solo journeys, home insemination is the entry point.
04
The trying
Cycle tracking, attempts, the two-week wait. The part you'll repeat.
A recommended path through
Where most solo journeys begin.
First
Decide on your donor
The biggest single decision. Read both options before you commit.
In parallel
Start tracking
Even before donor logistics are sorted, knowing your cycle saves months.
Then
Choose your method
Home insemination is the most common starting point for solo TTC.
Always
Lean on us
A free consult with someone who's seen this play out before. We're here.