From IVF setbacks to a life-saving early birth, Haylee shares her emotional journey to motherhood with her daughter, Neve.

In this powerful and emotional episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Haylee shares her extraordinary journey to becoming a solo mum by choice to her daughter, Neve. Haylee opens up about the challenges she faced: navigating IVF, coping with miscarriage, and pushing through setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The story takes a dramatic turn as Haylee details her pregnancy complications, including major placenta previa, high blood pressure, and reduced movements. At just 33 weeks, Haylee’s instincts and courage saved Neve’s life, leading to an emergency C-section and an extended NICU stay.

Haylee’s story is a testament to the power of maternal instinct, resilience, and love. Her openness about postpartum anxiety, navigating life as a solo mum, and finding joy amidst the chaos will inspire anyone considering the solo motherhood path.

Key Takeaways:

Facing multiple IVF challenges, including miscarriage and chemical pregnancies.

Navigating pregnancy complications: major placenta previa, high blood pressure, and reduced fetal movements.

How Haylee’s instincts saved Neve’s life and led to an emergency early birth at 33 weeks.

The emotional journey of NICU and the challenges of bringing home a premature baby.

Overcoming postnatal anxiety and the importance of leaning on family for support

Curious about becoming a solo mum but don’t know where to begin?

Start with the Considering Solo Motherhood course—it’s designed to help you explore this path with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn about donor options, fertility treatments, emotional readiness, finances, and what life can really look like as a solo mum.

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