This Mash-Up episode revisits a foundational conversation from Black Single Mothers by Choice, updated with reflection and insight from parenting school-age children.

When you’re starting or expanding your family as a Single Mother by Choice, understanding your fertility options matters. In this mash-up episode, Aisha revisits the basics of IUI and IVF—what they are, how they differ, and why context is everything.

This episode is for Single Mothers by Choice, Black women navigating fertility decisions, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by medical language and options.

In this episode, Aisha:

• Explains the core differences between IUI and IVF in plain language
• Discusses factors that influence fertility decision-making
• Reflects on cost, access, timing, and emotional readiness
• Names the importance of advocacy and informed consent
• Emphasizes that there is no “right” path—only the right one for you

This mash-up blends early fertility education with lived reflection, helping listeners approach decisions with clarity, self-trust, and agency.

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