Welcome to Mama Cow

Big feelings. Little readers. Beautiful beginnings.

Mama Cow Has A Baby is a heartfelt board book for children ages 1–5 that gently introduces the idea that some families need a little help to grow. Whether through surrogacy, sperm donation, or other forms of assisted reproduction, Mama Cow celebrates how love makes a family, no matter how that family comes to be.

Created by Lisa Proeber, a single mom by choice, former surrogate, and lifelong story-lover. Mama Cow uses simple rhymes, sweet farm animal characters, and cozy storytelling to open the door to big, important conversations with our tiniest humans.

A Book for Every Kind of Beginning

Whether you’re a parent, donor-conceived adult, surrogacy professional, or someone just starting their family journey, Mama Cow is here to help you share your story with the littlest hearts in your life.

  • Thoughtfully written for ages 1–5
  • Board book format (because sticky hands are a thing)
  • Inclusive, age-appropriate language
  • Lovable farm friends + gentle, memorable rhymes

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The Mama Cow Book – A Children’s Story for Solo Moms by Choice

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Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers | Ages 1–5. There’s no one way to start a family and The Mama Cow is here to prove it with heart, humor, and hugs. Written for little ones born through sperm donation, IUI, IVF, or non-traditional paths to parenthood, this warm and whimsical picture book follows a cow who dreams of becoming a mama.

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Meet the Author

Lisa Proeber is a single mom by choice to two boys and a former surrogate. Her journey to parenthood inspired her to create Mama Cow, a board book series that introduces little ones to the many ways families are made.

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