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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 19 MIN

Room for More: A Story of Family, Fostering, and Adoption

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Kim shares her journey into foster care amidst her surrogacy experiences. She discusses the motivations behind becoming a foster parent, the challenges faced, and the rewarding aspects of fostering and adopting children. Kim emphasizes the importance of being informed and prepared for the realities of foster care, as well as the significance of maintaining relationships with biological families. The conversation concludes with advice for those considering fostering or adopting. Kim Yancey is a dedicated mom of 9 kiddos, both biological and adopted, proudly embracing the chaos! She's also had the privilege of being a 6-time gestational surrogate, helping families grow through every twist and turn. Survivor of late-term pregnancy loss, forever changed but more passionate about spreading love and support. Through it all, she's learned to cherish every moment and advocate for family building in all its beautiful forms. Want to connect with Kim? Website: https://confettiandconnection.com/ Email: [email protected] Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE. For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE. For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE. Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE.  Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: [email protected] Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly. Ciarra Morgan: www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.com www.BirthBabyAcademy.com Samantha Kelly: www.beautifullymadedc.com

Kim shares her journey into foster care amidst her surrogacy experiences. She discusses the motivations behind becoming a foster parent, the challenges faced, and the rewarding aspects of fostering and adopting children. Kim emphasizes the importance of being informed and prepared for the realities of foster care, as well as the significance of maintaining relationships with biological families. The conversation concludes with advice for those considering fostering or adopting. Kim Yancey is a dedicated mom of 9 kiddos, both biological and adopted, proudly embracing the chaos! She's also had the privilege of being a 6-time gestational surrogate, helping families grow through every twist and turn. Survivor of late-term pregnancy loss, forever changed but more passionate about spreading love and support. Through it all, she's learned to cherish every moment and advocate for family building in all its beautiful forms. Want to connect with Kim?Website: https://confettiandconnection.com/Email: [email protected] Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE. Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: [email protected] Follow on FacebookFollow on Instagram The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com

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