13. Corinne Oestreich - Surrogate Mother

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Becoming a parent may be one of the largest decisions we can make in our lives. But how do you approach that decision if you know the child isn't going to be yours? To help us answer this question, we’re joined by Corinne Ostrich. She’s a mother of two and she’s also a surrogate mother. In fact she’s about to embark on the surrogacy journey for the third time. Today, Corinne shares her insight into this complex topic and answers questions like, is this a profession, how do you explain being a surrogate to your own children, do you experience postpartum depression and what does your relationship with the intended family look like after the child’s birth? So let’s dive in to hear Corinne’s answers to these questions and more, as she talks about her experience as a surrogate.