126. Four Children By Choice: A Single Mom's Story with Michelle Weissman, MD

 

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, neonatologist, Michelle Weissman, MD joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

  • how she became a single mother by choice...to 4 children

  • how this was never her "plan A" and she didn't even consider becoming a parent until she was in her 30s, with no dating prospects on the horizon

  • the process of how and why she got comfortable with the idea

  • how she broke the news to her parents and their reaction and her entire fertility journey

  • her support system, her community's reaction to her children, and what her kids think about being raised by a single mother

    More about Michelle Weissman, MD: 

    Michelle Weissman MD is a neonatologist in Bergen County, NJ and the proud mother by choice to 4 amazing boys, ages 14, 12 (twins) and 10. Growing up in the modern orthodox community, this path was never “Plan A” for her, but she has been surrounded by a warm and supportive family and community.  She shares her story to give hope and strength to those still waiting to build the family of their dreams.

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