Resources
We are committed to providing comprehensive support and guidance for women who have chosen the path of solo parenthood. Explore our carefully curated collection of resources designed to empower and assist you on your journey.
Welcome to our Resources Page
From books and articles to webinars and workshops, empower yourself with knowledge and insights to navigate the challenges and joys of solo parenthood.
Guest Feature on the Start to Finish Motherhood Podcast
In this inspiring episode, SMBCResources' founder joins Aisha on the Start to Finish Motherhood Podcast to discuss the mission and vision behind SMBCResources. Together, they explore how the platform empowers single mothers by choice through essential tools, resources, and support. A great listen for those seeking insights and encouragement on their solo motherhood journey.
Choosing Single Motherhood: 3 Mothers Share Their Experience
In this insightful article from JustNLife, three inspiring women, including the founder of SMBCResources, share their personal journeys of embracing single motherhood by choice. Through candid reflections and valuable advice, they offer support and encouragement to other women considering or navigating this empowering path. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the realities and rewards of solo parenthood.
Legal info session
Join us for a 45-minute session designed to offer a comprehensive legal overview of donor conception, including the use of known donors and sperm banks. Led by Morgan, an experienced attorney from Pineapple Law, PLLC, these monthly meetings provide valuable insights and a roadmap to help you navigate the legal landscape of assisted reproduction.
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Adoption Lingo
Navigating the adoption journey can come with its own language! Here’s a handy list of common acronyms and abbreviations to help you out: Adoption Agencies and Families: AA - Adoptive Agency AF - Adoptive Family FAA - Foreign Adoption Agency PAP - Prospective Adoptive Parent TAP - Temporary Adoptive Placement Birth Parents and Case Workers: BF - Birth Father BM - Birth Mother BP - Birth Parent(s) CW - Case Worker PLAC - Placement (when a child is placed with adoptive parents) Legal and Home Study Processes: HOM - Home Study (a required process for adoption) ICPC - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children TPR - Termination of Parental Rights Hague - Hague Convention (an international agreement to protect adoptions) Post-Adoption and Transitional Care: FMLA - Family and Medical Leave Act FP - Foster Parent TC - Transitional Care (temporary care for a child before adoption)
Assisted Reproductive Tech Lingo
Navigating the journey of solo motherhood can come with its own language! Here’s a handy list of common acronyms and abbreviations to help you out: Alpha-feta-protein Test: A blood screening test used in the 16th to 18th week of pregnancy. ART - Assisted Reproductive Technology ADI - Anonymous Donor Insemination AHI – At-Home Insemination AI - Artificial Insemination (most prefer the term DI) B2B - Back to Back (as in 2 inseminations, 2 days in a row) BABYDUST – Good wishes vibe for getting pregnant BBT - Basal Body Temperature (daily measurement to predict ovulation) BFN – Big Fat Negative (Negative Pregnancy Test) BFP – Big Fat Positive! (Positive Pregnancy Test) C# – Cycle Number CB – Cycle Buddy CD – Cycle Day CF – Cervical Fluid CM – Cervical Mucus CP – Cervical Position CNM – Certified Nurse Midwife DE – Donor Egg DI – Donor Insemination (usually anonymous) DPO – Days Post-Ovulation EDD – Estimated Due Date FET - Frozen Embryo Transfer FSH – Follicle Stimulating Hormone GP – General Practitioner hCG – Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: A shot that induces ovulation and is also used in pregnancy tests. HPT - Home Pregnancy Test ICSI – Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IUI – Intra-uterine Insemination IVF – In Vitro Fertilization
Delve into the SMBC experiences
Exploring the Journey of Single Mothers by Choice with CBS Mornings Correspondent Jericka Duncan.