If you are thinking about single motherhood or have already decided to become a Single Mother by Choice, you don’t have to be alone on your journey. For over 40 years, Single Mothers by Choice has been a trusted source of support and welcoming community, empowering thousands of SMCs around the world.

If you are thinking about single motherhood or have already decided to become a Single Mother by Choice, you don’t have to be alone on your journey. For over 40 years, Single Mothers by Choice has been a trusted source of support and welcoming community, empowering thousands of SMCs around the world.

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    Thinking?

    You do not have to go through this decision-making process by yourself. So many of our members tell us that they wish they had joined SMC earlier.

    Find some peace of mind

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    Trying?

    Trying to Conceive (TTC) or Adopt can be a stressful time. There are so many potential ups and downs in the process.

    Demystify the trying process

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    Pregnant?

    When you become pregnant as a single woman, it can feel like a great accomplishment. It can also feel a bit lonely at times.

    Learn what to expect

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    Parenting?

    You may be a single parent but you don’t need to parent alone. No one can know what it’s like to be the sole parent quite as well as another sole parent.

    Hear from other single moms

Latest Posts

  • Motherhood Loves Company: The Magic of Mothers Groups

    Shortly after announcing my intention to become a single mother, a friend of mine lent me a DVD of The Backup Plan, a far-fetched romantic comedy about a woman who made the same decision to go it alone, only to meet Mr. Right an hour after getting knocked up. Some of the best scenes in…

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  • How Not To Tell Your Mother

    On Saint Patrick’s Day sixteen years ago, towards the end of a busy workday, my mother busted me for frozen sperm.  I was moving around a lot at the time and had had all my mail forwarded to her house.  If there is one thing that my retired librarian mother was good at, it was…

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“I've been part of the SMC community since I was thinking about getting pregnant. They always have my back with useful, nuanced advice, trustworthy info, and personal experience. I feel honored to be a member, and to see all the children grow up alongside mine.”

– Sophie Holland