Dr Lynn Burmeister, founder and Medical Director of No. 1 Fertility was recently featured on the 7NEWS Channel where she discussed women increasingly choosing the path of Solo in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and thus, embracing motherhood on their own terms. What was almost unheard of a decade ago has now become a viable and popular option for many.
Empowering Choices for Modern Women
Solo parenting by choice has emerged as a liberating option for women who have established successful careers and independent lives. These women are no longer waiting for the “right” partner to come along. Instead, they are taking control of their fertility and building loving homes for their children.
Dr Lynn Burmeister, well known as the “fertility queen,” discusses that with IVF, having a baby on your own is “now a real option” with “the numbers rising every year.”
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Dr Lynn notes that “there are many reasons women choose to have a baby on their own.” She recognises that the main reason is the inability to meet someone with whom women want to have a baby with. “We’ve heard many stories of women who have settled for a partner just to have a baby,” says Dr Lynn, “and no one should have to do that.”
A group of mothers from Australian Solo Mums by Choice (ASMC) also reflect this trend. These women, united by their choice to embark on motherhood independently, create supportive communities to raise their children together.
This rise in solo IVF underscores a significant shift in societal norms, where women are empowered to make choices that align with their personal and professional aspirations. The future is bright for these trailblazing mothers, who are redefining what it means to create a family on their own terms.
To delve deeper into this increasingly significant option and explore fertility preservation options, book an obligation-free appointment with the No. 1 fertility nurse through our website: number1fertility.com/