Single motherhood by choice: A parenting alternative

Quality of Life of Single Mothers by Choice in Israel: A Comparison to Divorced Mothers and Married Mothers

“…As noted earlier, many SMCs view finances as one of their major problem areas, a finding that may be tied to the fact that most of them do not receive financial support from biological fathers (Linn, 1991;Ludtke, 1997;Potter & Knaub, 1988;Renvoize, 1985). Being sole providers, these mothers are aware that unforeseen circumstances such as losing their jobs or a prolonged illnesses may undermine their financial security (Mannis, 1999).…”

Ten pathways to elective egg freezing: a binational analysis

“…Six women, three in each country, had undertaken EEF on the eventual path to single motherhood. Five of these women froze their eggs first, then decided to become "single mothers by choice" (SMCs)-a term initially put forward in the late 1980s to describe middle-class, "mid-life," educated women, who decided to parent on their own, either by adoption or donor insemination [22,23]. Two of the American women, both physicians, had undertaken EEF after their relationships with male partners had ended (as in pathway 3 above).…”

Psychology: A comparison of single and married recipients of donor insemination

“…Some have reported that single women seeking DI may be rejected for treatment because they have inadequate relationships or social supports, traumatic and unresolved family histories and an unhealthy desire for a child (Rosenthal, 1990;Englert, 1994). Other concerns regarding single DI recipients include possible limited financial resources, psychological instability, lack of a male role 2554 model for the child, and stigmatization of the child (Small and Turksoy, 1985;Potter and Knaub, 1988;Leiblum et ai, 1995). Despite these concerns, there has been relatively little research on the demographic and psychological characteristics of single DI recipients.…”