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Helle Tyllesen

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Single Mother Pregnancy Announcement: Here's How to Tell the World that You're a Solo Mum

Making a pregnancy announcement as a single mother is a moment filled with joy, courage and sometimes questions about how to share the news. This guide brings together creative pregnancy announcement ideas as well as practical advice for sharing your news with confidence. Whether you're having a baby on your own, welcoming a child through a sperm donor or have chosen to become a solo parent through other paths, your pregnancy announcement deserves to feel meaningful, empowering, and true to your story.

Helle TyllesenFeb 22, 2026

How to deal with stress, jealousy and anxiety during infertility

Many are surprised by how mentally taxing it can be to undergo fertility treatment like IVF or IUI. The good news? It's normal to feel stressed or sad. Here's advice from an experienced counsellor on how to cope emotionally with infertility.

Helle TyllesenJan 13, 2023

Donor half-siblings – what should you consider?

Most sperm donors help multiple families. Because of that, many donor-conceived people will have donor half-siblings out there somewhere. As the parent of a donor child, this poses a question; what's the most appropriate way to approach the concept of donor half-siblings with your child?

Helle TyllesenDec 22, 2022

Non-biological mother: “I would love if I could be pregnant”

Karin and her wife, Jake, will soon start fertility treatment. Karin suffers from a hereditary blood disorder, so Jake will carry their child. But how do you handle being a non-bio parent when you have always dreamed of being pregnant yourself?

Helle TyllesenDec 19, 2022

It’s a match: How genetic testing helped Clara find the right donor

In 2021, Clara became a solo mum through sperm donor conception. Due to her family's medical history, she wanted to minimise the risk of passing a hereditary disorder to her child. A genetic screening from European Sperm Bank gave her peace of mind.

Helle TyllesenNov 17, 2022

Clara left a traditional marriage and became an independent solo mum

Clara’s wish to have a child did not diminish after divorce. She took matters into her own hands and is now the proud solo mother of a little boy.

Helle TyllesenNov 16, 2022