If you’ve ever had the quiet thought — “Could I become a solo mum by choice?” — this episode is a must-listen.

In this powerful and deeply informative conversation, I sit down with Dr Daniel Lansberg, Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF and one of the leading experts in fertility care (and known from the TV series Big Miracles). Together, we walk through the entire journey of becoming a Solo Mum by Choice — from the very first “what if?” all the way to what the path can look like in practice.


Dr Lansberg breaks down every step with clarity and compassion, covering:
What to do if you’re just starting to think about solo motherhood
How to understand your fertility picture
The full medical process from first appointment → donor selection → treatment
Egg freezing — when to consider it, who it’s right for, and what to expect
Common fears and emotional hurdles women experience
Unexpected things that can come up along the way
Costs, timelines, preparation, and lifestyle factors
How to make an informed, empowered decision about your next chapter

Whether you’re actively planning, quietly curious, or supporting someone on this path, this episode will leave you feeling informed, grounded, and less alone in the process.


This episode is part of our Solo Mum by Choice Mini-Series, designed to bring clarity and confidence to any woman navigating this possibility.Sponsored by Melbourne IVF




Learn more about Melbourne IVF and book a consultation:

https://www.mivf.com.au/

If you’ve ever had the quiet thought —&nbsp;“Could I become a solo mum by choice?”&nbsp;— this episode is a must-listen.In this powerful and deeply informative conversation, I sit down with&nbsp;Dr Daniel Lansberg, Fertility Specialist at&nbsp;Melbourne IVF&nbsp;and one of the leading experts in fertility care (and known from the TV series&nbsp;Big Miracles). Together, we walk through the&nbsp;entire&nbsp;journey of becoming a Solo Mum by Choice — from the very first “what if?” all the way to what the path can look like in practice. Dr Lansberg breaks down every step with clarity and compassion, covering:<ul><li>What to do if you’re&nbsp;just starting to think&nbsp;about solo motherhood</li><li>How to understand your fertility picture</li><li>The full medical process from first appointment → donor selection → treatment</li><li>Egg freezing — when to consider it, who it’s right for, and what to expect</li><li>Common fears and emotional hurdles women experience</li><li>Unexpected things that can come up along the way</li><li>Costs, timelines, preparation, and lifestyle factors</li><li>How to make an informed, empowered decision about your next chapter</li></ul>Whether you’re actively planning, quietly curious, or supporting someone on this path, this episode will leave you feeling informed, grounded, and less alone in the process. This episode is part of our&nbsp;Solo Mum by Choice Mini-Series, designed to bring clarity and confidence to any woman navigating this possibility.<h3>Sponsored by Melbourne IVF</h3> Learn more about Melbourne IVF and book a consultation:<a href="https://www.mivf.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mivf.com.au/</a> <hr>

Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what?

Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it&rsquo;s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself&hellip; now what?

Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families.

Now What? Podcast

Becoming a solo mum by choice: Everything you need to know, with Dr Daniel Lantsberg

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