When There Is No Village: A Guide + Workbook for Single Mums Rebuilding Without Support

When you're facing pregnancy or early motherhood alone, the hardest part isn't just the lack of a village — it's not knowing where to start. This bundle pairs a 76-page guide with a 34-page print-and-write companion workbook, written by a mum who navigated pregnancy, birth, and the first year completely without family or community support — and built the practical system she wishes someone had handed her. Should I include the father on the birth certificate? Where do I even begin with a safety plan? How do I budget for a baby on one income? What happens if he comes back? This bundle doesn't just reassure you — it walks you through the actual decisions, step by step, so you can move forward with clarity instead of guessing. What's Inside The Guide (76 pages) covers the decisions no one prepares you for — including a full chapter dedicated to the birth certificate question (should you include the father, what it legally means in your state or territory, and how to think it through before you decide), plus child support, telling your family, and what to do if he comes back. It walks through ten practical steps: safety planning, preparing your home, your bare-minimum money plan, work continuity, outsourcing decisions, your loneliness plan, and your first 90 days as a new mum. It closes with a verified Australian support directory — crisis lines, legal aid, and financial support, all in one place. The Workbook (34 pages) mirrors every chapter with a hands-on worksheet: a safety plan, a birth certificate decision page, a bare-minimum budget, a hospital bag checklist, a "Who Do I Call?" fridge page, and a 90-day plan you can actually fill in. Print-and-write style — no software required, just a pen and this book. Who This Is For Pregnant or newly parenting women facing this season without a partner, family, or built-in support system — whether by circumstance, choice, or necessity. FAQ Q: Should I include the father on the birth certificate? A: This is one of the most common questions single mums ask, and there's no single right answer — it depends on your state or territory, your safety, and your circumstances. The guide walks through what including or leaving off the father legally means, the questions to ask yourself before deciding, and where to get free legal advice (Legal Aid or a community legal centre) so you can make this decision deliberately, not by default. Q: Is this a replacement for legal or professional advice? A: No. This is a practical, personal resource — not legal, medical, or financial advice. It points you toward the right professionals (Legal Aid, domestic violence services, financial counsellors) for decisions that need one. Q: Can I use the workbook without the guide? A: They're sold as a bundle because the workbook worksheets are numbered to match the guide's chapters — you'll get the most out of both together. Format: Two PDF downloads (guide + workbook), instant delivery, printable at home.