Extreme Babysitting: An Interview with a Surrogate

12/27/2021

Your Fertility Story Podcast

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In this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria welcomes her guest, Amanda. Amanda is a surrogate who is passionate about helping people complete their families. She shares her story with Maria and why she was so drawn to becoming a gestational carrier.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How Amanda became a surrogate and why she is so passionate about helping families achieve their baby dreams.
The myths surrounding surrogacy and why they aren’t true.
The process for becoming a surrogate, what physical exams are required, and why it is so important to have emotional support along the way.
Why patience during this process is critical to success.
How the waiting game can bring families and surrogates closer together and the reason communication is critical during the surrogacy process.
The tragedy Amanda experienced as a gestational carrier and how it affected both her and the family she was assisting.
How she handled the blame after the tragedy and the mental toll it can take.
Why most surrogates enjoy the communication they get from their families and how it can create a trusting relationship.
What giving the baby to the parents feels like and why it’s so different to be a surrogate versus bringing home a baby that’s yours.
Amanda’s advice for making the surrogacy journey easier for both parties.