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Dustin Lance Black, the Oscar-winning screenwriter and activist, explores attitudes towards surrogacy. He shares his own journey to have a child, with husband Tom Daley, through surrogacy. Lance explores the personal, scientific, financial and legal aspects of surrogacy. He talks to women who are surrogates, hears the experiences of straight and gay intended parents who have built a family via surrogacy and raises concerns about the current surrogacy laws in the UK. He asks ‘why are some peo ...
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In this series of archive episodes of The Fertility Podcast find out about alternative routes to parenthood including donor conception, fertility preservation, surrogacy, adoption and co-parenting.
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'Standing Up For Surrogacy' from Surrogacy UK takes you through the many aspects of the surrogacy journey, interviewing the wide variety of people who have been and can be involved. If you are interested in starting your own surrogacy journey or would just like to know a little more about it, listen in to find out more. SurrogacyUK was formed in 2002, by a group of experienced surrogates who believed that a successful journey for both surrogates and intended parents was one based on trust, m ...
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A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surroga ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood. Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to sho ...
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Two guys who are trying to become dads and are learning how to make it all happen through surrogacy, adoption, and foster-to-adopt! Also exploring some fun LGBTQ+ topics along the way. New episodes EVERY Thursday!
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kari’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karihernandez82?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Courtney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwatts719?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== We have another special podcast this week! Meet Kari and Courtney, surrogate and intended mother from the same recent journey. They share all the ups, downs, and…
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Embrace Your Fertility with Lauren Haring
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Embrace Your Fertility’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourfertility?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week meet Lauren Haring, a fertility coach. You may be wondering , “What is a fertility coach?” Well luckily Lauren explains in depth what it is she does and how she helps those in the process of IVF. As patients …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_bowers15?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Meet Alex a 2x surrogate. She shares her journeys and how much she loved her first journey, that she wanted to start her second journey almost immediately! However, she didn’t expect her second journey to be so wildly different than her first.…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Lety’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro.lb?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Meet Lety and Brie, surrogate and intended mother from the same recent journey. This week is so special! We get to hear both sides of surrogacy from the same journey and how their relationship turned into a beautiful friendship. This is a must list…
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Eggceptional Fertility: A surrogacy and egg donation agency
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Eggceptional Fertility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eggceptionalfertility?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Meet Jennifer, founder of Eggceptional Fertility and egg donor. Also, meet Samantha, surrogacy coordinator and experienced surrogate. This week we get an insight to egg donation and what those journeys look like and how…
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WHAT’S GOING ON!?!?!? (SEAM a surrogacy escrow’s owner is missing and possibly so is IP’s money)
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Anna Marie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamariagrace?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WHAT IS GOING ON!?!? Here’s what we know: SEAM is a surrogacy escrow company and the owner is nowhere to be found, possibly along with all the money IPs have invested. Anna Marie is just one of hundreds of people affected by this tragic…
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Friday Facts: How has surrogacy changed you?
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Kaitlin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsdontcryx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Today we are talking about how surrogacy has chnged us, mentally, physically, and emotionally as a surrogate. Feel free to share in comments how surrogacy…
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Friday Facts: Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Lyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lylejack?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Today we are talking about the similarities and differences when it comes to traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. You might be surprised to learn that t…
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Independent Surrogacy Journey with attorney Sherry Fox
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sherry Fox's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_family_formation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Are you an interested in embarking on an independent journey? If so, definitely tune in to hear what that will entail from the legal side of things. This week we had the wonderful opportunity t…
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Being a Child-Free Surrogate in the UK
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganrosewatsonwing?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Megan, a child-free UK gestational surrogate! Megan explains how and why she chose to do surrogacy, even though she doesn’t have any children of her own. She also explains the imp…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Whitney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aborrowedbelly?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with the very sweet and lovely surrogate, Whitney. She shares her beautiful journey and how everything kind of took a turn near the end that no one was expecting. Whitney and baby are perfectly fine, but definitely tune…
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Are you an intended parent? If so, when should you obtain a lawyer? This week we had the amazing honor of speaking with Lesa Slaughter an intended parents and surrogacy lawyer for intended parents. She shares her story to motherhood and her experience in the field. She also shares when intended parents should start looking for their lawyer along wi…
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Transgender & Traditional Surrogacy
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This week we spoke experienced Traditional Surrogate, Lyle. Lyle has been a traditional surrogate 3 times and while his journeys had some scared, they all turned out beautifully. We also spoke about his transition. Lyle was kind enough to help educate and share his story about his transition. And we are so grateful and thankful for everything he sh…
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Surrogacy Secrets: All Things Legal
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sherry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_family_formation?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancferrante?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Joanna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familybuildinglawyer?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Amira’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amirahasenbush?igsh=…
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Intended Father and Traditional Surrogacy
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcurvydesigns?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we spoke Intended Father Chris who is married to Beth and expecting a baby boy this spring through traditional surrogacy. We spoke with Beth about a month ago where she dove in to all things traditional surrogacy. If you listened …
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Stuart and Francis on "Snogging", The Benefits of Being Gay, and Surrogacy in the UK
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This week we welcome Stuart and Francis to the podcast! We are so excited to share the stories of how they came out in the UK, how they found each other (and fell in love), mended relationships with family members and began the process of starting a family. Stuart and Francis now share their lives on Instagram and TikTok and warm our hearts daily f…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravellingsurrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a UK second generation traditional surrogate! Kim was introduced to surrogacy at the age of 5 when her mother decided to be a traditional surrogate. Kim and her two intended fath…
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🤫SURROGACY SECRETS UNLEASHED🎉 This is a special type of podcast episode. This is one of our webinars that we held back in October 2023 with a mental health professional now known as @thallohealth Tune in to hear Andrea Bryman, founder of @thallohealth give her expertise advice and share her thoughts on how social media plays a part in surrogacy, as…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourbeautifulsurprise?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== It’s March which means its Surrogacy Awarness month! This week we are speaking with Intended Mother and founder of Embrace Your Motherhod, Alex. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and how each of her boys are a unique and beautiful s…
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Surrogacy Secrets: Surrogacy Is an advocacy group
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This is a special type of podcast episode. This is one of our webinars that we held back in September 2023 with a surrogacy advocate group called Surrogacy Is. Tune in to hear advice on advocating for yourself in a journey, and how Surrogacy Is helps advocate for and with you. This is an audio only version. Send us a Text Message. https://m.youtube…
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An IP story with Samantha: Founder of Surrogacy Compass
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy Compass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacycompass?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== It’s March which means its Surrogacy Awarness month! This week we are speaking with an expecting Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Compass, Samantha. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and how she is preparing to bring …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Today we touch on relationships in a surrogacy journey. While 95% of journeys are beautiful and are able to develop healthy relationships. There is the …
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Being Gay in Qatar, An International Love Affair with the VonBKs
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This week we welcome Thomas and Scott to the podcast! We're thrilled to share their coming out stories, how they handled dating abroad, and Introduce you to their beautiful family. See more from Thomas and Scott on TikTok and Instagram at @thevonBKs Make sure to rate our podcast and leave us a review, it really helps us out! IG/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @…
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Friday Facts: Experiences of Black Surrogates
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Loren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorendaniellex?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Damaris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dama_the_africansurrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== In honor of Black History month and honestly, these amazing wome…
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Sidney & Giacomo on Hooking Up At the Gym, Marrying an Italian, and Other Sexual Things
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This week we welcome Sidney and Giacomo to the podcast! We're thrilled to share their coming out stories, how they fell in love, and their plans for the future. See more from Sidney & Giacomo on TikTok and Instagram at @sidneyandg Make sure to rate our podcast and leave us a review, it really helps us out! IG/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @michaelandmatt We w…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sammi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammimichiko?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with the very sweet and retired surrogate Sammi. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that even lead her to career change to continue helping families grow. Tune in to hear her beautiful story and how she continues to …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kaitlin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsdontcryx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey_of_a_surrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nifer_waters?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Friday Facts is back!!! We are starting off 2024 friday Facts with…
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Are we in an Open Relationship? Getting over Heartbreak, and Self-Hate (Q&A)
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Answering some hard-hitting questions! We asked you all to give us your worst on Instagram stories, and well… you really delivered! We invited our friend Jared Price to sort through hundreds of questions and pick several for us to answer on this week’s episode of Who’s Your Daddy Podcast. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re focusing this episod…
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Traditional Surrogacy: with Intended Mother Beth
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcurvydesigns?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we spoke Intended Mother Beth who will welcome her baby boy via traditional surrogacy in just a few months. Beth's story may be the less traditional approach to surrogacy these days, but this is one of the most beautiful and heart…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Brandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandondallas13?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Jake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakea214?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Meet the incredible and kind intended fathers, Brandon and Jake! They are located in Texas and are looking to do an agency journey to help grow their family and gi…
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Bryan & Chris on Coming Out, Meeting Your Husband on Grindr, and Raising Twins
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We are excited to welcome back our friend Bryan Lambillote from @ItsBryanAndChris! This week Bryan is sharing his coming out story along with the story of how he met his husband, Chris. We dive into some juicy details, tips and tricks in raising twins, and a few fun surprises! Make sure to rate our podcast and leave us a review, it really helps us …
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Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency with co-founders and experienced surrogates, Charlene and Nicole
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Carrying Hope Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carryinghopesurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with experienced surrogates and co-founders of Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency Charlene and Nicole. They share their road to surrogacy, how they met through surrogacy, and how that lead to creatin…
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60 Days of Making Out & Michael's Gay Awakening (Coming Out Story)
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Michael recounts his first relationships in the closet while growing up in rural South Dakota, how he first realized he was gay, and the aftermath of coming out to his family. This coming out story centers around the shame and uncertainty that hovers over LGBTQ+ youth growing up in religious homes in which the religion discredits their sexuality. C…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashley McKenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmmckenna?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Ashley, an experienced surrogate and who is now embarking on her second journey. She shares her beautiful story with us and how her seconds set of IPs got her first IPs blessing. Tune in to hear her beautiful st…
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The Secret Sex Lives of (closeted) SPU Students
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Matthew recounts his first relationships in the closet while attending SPU, a Christian University in Seattle. Over the years, you may have seen Seattle Pacific University mentioned in news publications for its discriminatory policies. Namely, refusing an adjunct professor a full-time position by citing his sexuality in 2021. In this episode we exp…
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Fairfax Surrogacy with Joyce Wheeler
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Fairfax Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfaxsurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Joyce, an experienced surrogate and case manager at Fairfax Surrogacy. She shares her beautiful journeys with us and why she got involved with surrogacy to begin with. She also shares some insight to how …
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Matthew's Coming Out Story (emotional)
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CW: mentions of suicide ideation, sexual abuse, mental health struggles In this week's episode, Matthew describes the highs and lows of growing up in the closet in a conservative-leaning, religious environment. He explores his first encounters with same-sex relationships, the impact that YoungLife had on his adolescence, and how his outlook changed…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy Simplified Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacysimplified?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WELCOME 2024! 🎊 This week we are speaking with 2x Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Simplified, Jessie Jaskulsky. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and her 2 beautiful journeys that brought her daighters earth si…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surro Connections’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surroconnection?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we talked with Megan, 4 time surrogate and founder of Surro Connections. She shares her journeys with us and why she decided to create her own agency. While 3 of her journeys, you would consider normal or common, her …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Toinette’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/wombs_of_angels?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Dr. Toinette Watson, gestational surrogate and founder of Wombs of Angels. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that lead her to create her journal. This journal is truly wonderful as well as tangible, detailed…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Baden and Zane’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notmytummy?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Intended Parents, Baden and Zane. They recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl through surrogacy in Candan. But not only are the parents through surrogacy but huge advocates in the community. Tune in to hear their …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Jennifer’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nifer_waters?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Jennifer, a 4 time Canadian Surrogate! We talk about all the ups and downs of going through 4 journeys. Some with a “natural cycle” and how it wasn’t as “natural” as you would think. Jennifer is also currently pregnant…
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In the final episode of our series, Alex speaks with Dr Kirsty Horsey, Sarah Jones, Alan White and Natalie Smith to discuss the proposed law reform which is being backed by SurrogacyUK in the hope that it will improve the wellbeing of not only surrogates but everyone involved in a surrogacy journey. 'Standing Up For Surrogacy' from SurrogacyUK take…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=ZnJ0Y2V5ejRtaXE= This week we spoke with Mary, a first time surrogate. Mary’s journey is such a wonderful feel good and happy story. As always there were some bumps, but nothing too crazy or out of the blue. And since Mary is also a doula she does somethings…
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In this episode of 'Standing Up For Surrogacy', Alex is joined by Emma, Natalie, Vicky and SurrogacyUK CEO Sarah Jones. As we approach the end of our series of discussions surrounding surrogacy, the guests on the podcast discuss the opposition posed to surrogacy from some feminist groups in the UK. 'Standing Up For Surrogacy' from SurrogacyUK takes…
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Agency: Behind the scenes of Surrogacy
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate ISC Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MTAxN2Q0bDFnajF1eg== This week we talked with Maria from International Surrogacy Center. We ask all the questions all of us have been wondering about an agency’s role in a journey. And Maria was kind enough to shed some light on that and much more of the behind sce…
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In this episode of 'Standing Up For Surrogacy', Alex is joined again by Maxi who has brought her partner Kieran along this time. We also have Renna on this episode, a surrogate who has brought along her husband along (who is none other than Standing Up For Surrogacy's very own host, Alex!) 'Standing Up For Surrogacy' from SurrogacyUK takes you thro…
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Losing Our Surrogate, Changing Paths, and Saying Goodbye
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The last episode of this season explains what happened over this summer and how we lost multiple intended surrogates. Thank you all so much for listening along on this journey with us. We're excited for what's to come, but for now, we're looking forward to a much needed break for the holidays. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave us a review, it…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Jessica’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/my_sweet_surro_journey?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Jessica, a two time surrogate. Jessica’s first journey went just as anyone would hope for, good and healthy. But Jessica’s second journey went for a wild ride! And that is no understatement, Jessica’s pregnacy…
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In this episode of 'Standing Up For Surrogacy', Alex is joined by Jemma and Maxi who have both been surrogates for same sex IPs. In this podcast, they discuss their reasons for why they wanted to help same sex couples to become parents. 'Standing Up For Surrogacy' from SurrogacyUK takes you through the many aspects of the surrogacy journey, intervi…
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