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IVF Daddies: Starting Your Journey to Parenthood

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In this heartening episode of Modern Gays, we delve deep into the emotional and practical aspects of IVF and surrogacy for LGBTQ+ families. Joined by our insightful guests, Richard Westoby and Julio Gaggia of IVF Daddies, we explore the highs and lows of creating a family, discussing everything from choosing the right IVF clinic and surrogacy agency to the legal intricacies involved. This episode is not just a guide; it's a beacon of hope and understanding for anyone on or considering this path.

Topics Discussed:

  • Choosing the Right Clinic and Agency: The importance of 'checking the vibe' and ensuring you feel comfortable and supported by your medical team.
  • Understanding the Process: A detailed look at the IVF cycle, the role of egg donors, and the significance of genetic screening.
  • Legal Considerations: Navigating the complex legal landscape, including differences in laws between countries and states, and the importance of having a will and legal documents in place.
  • Emotional Resilience: Tips for managing the emotional rollercoaster of IVF and surrogacy, including building a strong support system and maintaining open communication with professionals.
  • Building a Connection: The unique relationships between egg donors and surrogates, including open and known donor arrangements.
  • Parenting and Identity: Embracing the identity of being a parent, irrespective of the journey to get there.
  • Health and Lifestyle Tips: Insights into how lifestyle choices, like diet and clothing, can impact sperm quality.

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In this heartening episode of Modern Gays, we delve deep into the emotional and practical aspects of IVF and surrogacy for LGBTQ+ families. Joined by our insightful guests, Richard Westoby and Julio Gaggia of IVF Daddies, we explore the highs and lows of creating a family, discussing everything from choosing the right IVF clinic and surrogacy agency to the legal intricacies involved. This episode is not just a guide; it's a beacon of hope and understanding for anyone on or considering this path.

Topics Discussed:

  • Choosing the Right Clinic and Agency: The importance of 'checking the vibe' and ensuring you feel comfortable and supported by your medical team.
  • Understanding the Process: A detailed look at the IVF cycle, the role of egg donors, and the significance of genetic screening.
  • Legal Considerations: Navigating the complex legal landscape, including differences in laws between countries and states, and the importance of having a will and legal documents in place.
  • Emotional Resilience: Tips for managing the emotional rollercoaster of IVF and surrogacy, including building a strong support system and maintaining open communication with professionals.
  • Building a Connection: The unique relationships between egg donors and surrogates, including open and known donor arrangements.
  • Parenting and Identity: Embracing the identity of being a parent, irrespective of the journey to get there.
  • Health and Lifestyle Tips: Insights into how lifestyle choices, like diet and clothing, can impact sperm quality.

Links:

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SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON

Join our Patreon! Get access to deeper dives and juicier content around every episode! Move into the Modern Gayborhood for only $5 USD/month and help us produce Modern Gays. Your support pays for our hosting, audio production and episode research. Please check it out and sign up here!

What’s included:

  • Exclusive content, stories and behind-the-scenes
  • Early access to Modern Gays podcast episodes
  • Community chats with Daniel and Garet
  • Exclusive voting power on episode topics/guests
  • Daniel and Garet's personal journal updates
  • Vibe Tribe community chat and much more!

___

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:

Modern Gays is published every week. If you love the show and can support us, please subscribe and write a review wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening!

Daniel and Garet
Co-Hosts of Modern Gays
https://www.moderngays.co

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