The Motherhood Decision℠
Time to stop the cycle of indecision. A 10-week self-guided program to discover the motherhood choice aligned with your deepest needs and desires.
Is your internal monologue stuck on repeat?
What if my career, independence, and spontaneous Saturdays just disappear from my life when I become a mother?
What if all the “invisible” labor of childcare falls on me?
Will my relationship survive the seismic changes of a child?
Do I choose my career today, or my fertility three years from now?
What if I take the plunge and realize I don't actually like being a mother?
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It feels like you're wasting time and your precious life energy in an endless cycle of "what ifs" and “not-quite”. You feel stuck, while the ticking biological clock only gets louder.
Would you like to get to a place where -
your heart tells you clearly what it wants
you understand the implications of your choice on your identity, your day-to-day, your health, your career, your finances, your relationship
you have thought through and accepted how the future-you will feel in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years about your choice
You have quieted the swirl in your brain. You can finally use your energy moving forward
Wouldn’t this be wonderful?
How the Program Helps
The Motherhood Decision℠ gets you to that wonderful, energy-giving place through
10 weeks of multi-format program that guides you through all essential aspects of the motherhood decision. Each week builds upon the last, scaffolding toward increasing clarity and conviction. Every week, you’ll receive an email containing:
Thought-provoking Frameworks: The right questions to break down a complex problem into small manageable pieces
Deep-dive Exercises: Journaling, role-playing, guided meditations, interviews, guided AI chat sessions built exclusively for this program, and many more. They have been developed over four years of practice, helping 100+ of my clients experience aha moments
Self-care routines: Evidence-based practices to build emotional resilience and centeredness throughout this journey
Personalized coaching on your specific issues: one private coaching session is included in the program. Use this session to deep dive in an area where you struggle the most, or solve problems that are unique to your situation.
Lifetime Access & Support: The materials are yours forever, you can go back to the guided AI sessions any time and I am available via email whenever you need.
Why this works
From a "Super Complex Problem" to a series of manageable steps
1. It provides accountability
No more leaving your future on the back burner. We move forward together, week by week.
2. It breaks down the complexity
Most of us try to solve the "Super Complex Problem" all at once:
"Should I have children with my current partner (who is ambivalent about children), considering that potential promotion in three years, with my current savings and future earning potential (I heard kids are expensive), given that I’m not sure I’ll be a good mother or get support from my parents or will enjoy playing with my child?"
My framework turns that mountain into a staircase. We solve one logically connected piece at a time. Here is a snapshot of that staircase.
3. The unfiltered truth
Here you get the honest insights I’ve gathered from over 100 professional women as a coach and an organizer of new mother support groups. I want to give you all the information so you can make an informed decision. No more conspiracy of silence when it comes to the diversity of maternal experience or health risks. My guiding principle: "I want to tell you the things I wish someone had told me."
4. A dedicated, safe space to voice things out, to experiment
It is hard to find a friend or a partner who can listen to 50 hours of agonizing over this. This is your dedicated space to voice every hesitation, fear, “selfish” thought without judgment, or commitment.
The price
$499 USD (includes a free 1-on-1 coaching session which otherwise costs $180)
Founding Member Offer: I am looking for meaningful feedback to help improve this program for future participants. If you are willing to share your insights with me as you go, I’d love to offer you a Partner Price of $299 (40% off).
Are you ready to end the endless cycle of “what ifs” and start living your life?
The 9-Step Process
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Step 1 - Release the burden
Release the burden of non-productive overthinking in a safe, guided environment.
Crystalize key needs, desires and fears that have preoccupied your thoughts.
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Step 2 - What drives you in life?
Look back into your past to uncover your fundamental values.
Test out how they show up in potential future life paths - with or without children.
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Step 3 - What is motherhood, really?
Peel back your beliefs and assumptions around motherhood. Understand where they come from.
Then rebuild your own authentic vision.
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Step 4 - How do you *feel* about becoming a mother?
Move past the "shoulds" to honor your inner voices, your fears, and your deepest desires.
Identify conflicts and ambivalence.
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Step 5 - What about my career?
Map out your professional path with concrete strategies to protect your goals and mitigate impact.
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Step 6 - Is my relationship ready?
Check readiness markers and set your partnership up for success.
Or explore alternative paths if you are not in a relationship.
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Step 7 - Can we afford this?
Take the guesswork out of the numbers. Financial planning for every potential timeline and lifestyle that might be right for you.
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Step 8 - What about my body?
An honest, unfiltered talk about pain, potential health risks and body impact, through all stages of pregnancy, birth, post-natal recovery.
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Step 9 - From thinking to doing
Review your journey and turn all the inner work into a concrete 3-year plan, with specific action items.
Q&A
1. I’m pretty busy and overwhelmed right now - how much time will this take?
I’ve designed this program to be as efficient and effective as possible. Most people spend 2-3 hours per week on active exercises. The best thing is - the magic happens afterwards! These exercises plant "seeds of reflection" that work in your subconscious as you shower, sleep, and go about your day.
Another great thing? You can always slow down - pause next week’s program if you need a little more time on a particular topic. If you only have 1 hour a week (that’s <10 mins a day), that works too. It just might take you a little longer to finish.
2. Is this program for me if I am currently single?
Absolutely. The core of the program is about your individual relationship with motherhood. In the relationship module, you will follow the “Solo Planner” path, where we explore alternative routes to parenthood.
As a client and a good friend told me: “Planning for motherhood as a single woman takes much higher activation energy, has even greater uncertainty and a longer planning horizon. I'm so glad I used this program to figure out if it was truly worth it to me.”
3. What if I finish the program and I still don't have an answer?
That is a real possibility. Life is beautifully complicated, and no framework can reduce it to 100% certainty.
However, most participants move from "painful paralysis" to "informed exploration", if not “clear conviction”. You will emerge with clear deal-breakers, shed beliefs that no longer serve you, and learn to live with uncertainty with acceptance and grace.
I provide a "next steps" list for those who remain undecided by the end of the program. You are also very welcome try 1-on-1 coaching with me. Sometimes that’s what helps push thinking further.
4. But my situation is incredibly complex/unique/tricky! Is this still useful for me?
This program covers the essential questions for anyone considering motherhood. To keep it efficient for everyone, I opted not to include deep-dives into unique circumstances (like genetic illnesses or anxiety about societal future). But of course these matter deeply. That is exactly what your included 1-on-1 coaching session is for: we tackle common themes in the self-guided program, and your unique hurdles in our private session.
If you’re still unsure, shoot me an email at laura.h.ackermann@gmail.com . I’d be happy to chat about your specific situation.
5. How much does it cost?
The standard price for the 10-week program is $499. This includes an 1-on-1 coaching session that otherwise costs $180. For a limited time, I am offering a Founding Member price of $299 for those who are willing to provide feedback.
6. Can I upgrade to 1-on-1 coaching later?
Yes. While this program is a complete stand-alone solution, you can always contact me here for private coaching, if you feel you need higher-touch support for complex personal circumstances.
7. What if I change my mind? Do you offer refunds?
Yes. I want this to help. If you complete all the exercises and don't find the program useful, email me. I’ll provide a full refund in exchange for your honest feedback so I can improve the experience for others.
I only ask that you "trust the process" - if you’re feeling stuck on a specific week, try to push through for just one more module before giving up. Sometimes we all need that little push to get over the hump. After all, part of the value of the program is also the accountability it offers, that it forces us to look at the difficult questions.
8. I have another question you didn’t cover here!
No problem! Shoot me an email at laura.h.ackermann@gmail.com and I will personally answer it for you.