I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmate

I had IVF after giving up on 'the one' - then I met my soulmateNatalie Le Prevost had just spent £5,600 on IVF in Spain to have baby on her own - then things changedCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor09:43, 16 Apr 2026Updated 09:45, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatalie Le Prevost gave up on dating and spent thousands on IVF in Spain to have a baby on her own(Image: SWNS)A nurse who had abandoned dating spent €6,500 (£5,655) on IVF treatment in Spain to become a single mother - only to meet her soulmate just four months afterwards. Natalie Le Prevost, 39, had always envisioned being married by 30 and raising a large family.However, following a broken engagement and six years of dating without finding lasting love, she remained without a partner. Determined to fulfil her dream of motherhood, the district nurse chose to proceed independently and paid €6,500 (£5,655) for IVF treatment in Alicante, Spain.She conceived on her first IVF cycle, but while three months pregnant, she unexpectedly encountered electrician Adam Rice, 39. The pair connected immediately and Natalie delivered her son Zavi-Emilio, weighing 8lbs 9oz via caesarean section at 2.25pm on Christmas Eve.Natalie, from Paignton, Devon, said: "I had given up on love. I didn't want to settle for something that didn't feel right. I'm strong and independent and this was my life-long dream."I feel so lucky. Zavi is my little miracle. I just stare at him, taking in all the little details. It's amazing. Everything I've always wanted has fallen into place."View 4 ImagesAdam, Natalie, and baby Zavi(Image: SWNS)Article continues belowNatalie was devastated when her engagement to her partner of two and half years ended in 2018 - aged 32. Resolute in achieving her ambition of motherhood, she returned to dating. However, following three relationships and 15 dates - spanning six years - she remained unsuccessful and conscious that time was running out. Natalie, who...