No need for Prince Charming

S1:E10 – Steph, Madden & Scout


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How Steph navigated IVF, foster care, and resilience to build her beautiful family.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Steph shares her incredible journey to becoming a solo mum by choice at just 25 years old. Facing skepticism due to her age, she persevered through six unsuccessful rounds of IUI before moving to IVF. After a challenging first egg collection, she ultimately welcomed her sons, Madden and Scout. Alongside her fertility journey, Steph also took on the immense responsibility of fostering two children. Her resilience, determination, and love for her family shine through, and make sure you listen to the end for an exciting twist! Steph’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength, courage, and joy that come with creating your own path to motherhood.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pursuing solo motherhood at a young age despite initial skepticism.

  • The challenges of multiple IUIs and transitioning to IVF.

  • Balancing solo motherhood with fostering two children.

  • Dealing with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and IVF setbacks.

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