From Teen Decision to Solo Mum: Georgia’s Journey with a Known Donor and Postnatal Depression

Georgia knew she’d become a mum, partner or not. From a teenage plan to postnatal survival, she shares it all.

Georgia first considered becoming a solo mum at 15, and she meant it. After years of dating men who didn’t want children, she took action, navigating IVF during Melbourne’s lockdowns and eventually choosing a known donor. But her journey didn’t stop there. In this raw and powerful episode, Georgia shares the highs and heartbreaks of solo motherhood, from co-living with her best friend, to surviving postnatal depression and building an unshakeable village around her and Elliot.

Key Highlights:

• Early Clarity, Unwavering Determination – Georgia decided as a teenager that she’d have a baby on her own if needed. That quiet promise shaped her timeline, and when the time came, she followed through without hesitation.
• Known Donor, Child-Led Connection – After exploring anonymous and known donor options, Georgia found a gay donor she could trust. They created a child-led agreement, and now Elliot has biological cousins he may one day choose to meet.
• Postnatal Depression & the Mother Baby Unit – Georgia shares a brutally honest account of surviving D-MER and severe PND. She credits the mother-baby unit, her village, and ongoing mental health support with saving her life.
• Co-Parenting Without the Romance – Living with her best friend (and her daughter) created the family life Georgia wanted, without the pressure of a romantic relationship. Two single mums, two kids, one shared vision.
• Village Building is Non-Negotiable – Georgia’s biggest advice? Build your village early, nurture it, and be willing to ask for and accept help. Her story shows it’s possible, even without family nearby.

Useful resources

If you, or someone you know, may be experiencing post natal depression, or other post birth related mental health challenges, these are the resources Georgia mentions in her episode that helped her:

• The Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale (EDPS) test
• COPE.org.au
• PANDA.org.au

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