Why I Became a Surrogate: The Real, Raw & Beautiful Journey

30/06/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Why I Became a Surrogate: The Real, Raw & Beautiful Journey

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In this powerful first episode of the "Let's Talk Surrogacy" podcast, Meg, an experienced surrogate, opens up about her surrogacy journey, giving birth for two other families.Meg is a mom of four and two-time surrogate. She shares her incredible journey into surrogacy from what sparked her interest, to navigating IVF, dealing with miscarriage, setting boundaries with intended parents and how her own children processed it all.This raw and inspiring interview is for anyone considering becoming a surrogate or working with one.Subscribe for more real conversations on surrogacy ►► bit.ly/4n6Fv3sDrop your thoughts or questions in the comments!Learn more or start your surrogacy journey:Website: https://www.americansurrogacy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/american_surrogacyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/american.surrogacyIf you are interested in becoming a surrogate, please visit:https://www.americansurrogacy.com/surrogate/surrogate_free_info?ref=asytsurIf you are ready to get started as an intended parent please visit: https://www.americansurrogacy.com/parents/parents_free_info?ref=asytip0:00 - Intro0:16 - Why Meg Became a Surrogate1:15 - Importance of Spouse Support2:47 - Mental & Physical Obstacles during Surrogacy4:54 - Scheduled Injections during Pregnancy7:31 - Compensation & Experience in Surrogacy9:22 - The Importance of Matching with the Right Family13:02 - Picking an Agency vs. Going Independent16:58 - Meg's Two Very Different Surrogacy Journeys19:34 - Handling Emotional Attachment as a Surrogate22:24 - The Unexpected Miscarriage in Journey Two25:32 - Staying in Touch with Intended Parents26:44 - Do Children Know They Were Carried by a Surrogate?28:42 - Was there Postpartum Depression or Support?32:06 - Is Having a Spouse during Surrogacy Preferred?33:13 - How Meg Included Her Family in the Process35:26 - Meg's Advice to Future Surrogates37:25 - Outro#LetsTalkSurrogacy #AmericanSurrogacy #surrogatejourney #ivf #podcast