"Going Back, I Would Not Change Anything" [A Real Surrogacy Story]

In this episode of Let’s Talk Surrogacy, host Lindsay talks with Alison, a surrogate who knew she wanted to carry a child for someone else since she was 8 years old. From a challenging mock cycle and months of injections to a high-risk pregnancy and a postpartum emergency, Alison takes us through the beautiful, emotional, and sometimes scary reality of being a surrogate, and why, despite everything, she still hopes to do it again.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=asytip00:00 - Intro00:47 - When Alison Knew She Wanted to Become a Surrogate02:42 - The Importance of a Surrogacy Support Group03:33 - Why Alison Chose Agency Surrogacy vs. Independent Surrogacy06:38 - The Emotions of a Surrogacy Pregnancy07:36 - What is a "Mock Cycle"?09:43 - Surprises through the Surrogacy Process11:33 - Alison's Surrogacy Matching Journey17:51 - The Relationship Between Surrogate & Intended Parent20:14 - Explaining Surrogacy to Your Children & Strangers23:08 - Unexpected Challenges of Surrogacy 29:05 - American Surrogacy Exceeding Expectations30:34 - How American Surrogacy Dealt with SEAM32:39 -  Different Emotions Between Pregnancies36:14 - What’s Next for Alison37:43 - Alison Gives Advice to Wannabe Surrogates40:39 - "Blood is thicker than water."41:59 - Outro#LetsTalkSurrogacy #AmericanSurrogacy #surrogatejourney #surrogacymatch #embryotransfer #ivf #surrogacysupport #podcast