서로를 품다| The MVPs of Suurugate Journeys: The One with a Surrogate | Episode 17 (2025)

When most people think of pregnancy, they think baby names, nursery colors, and tiny clothes. For Ms. Idowu Grace Abosede, pregnancy was about giving someone else the chance to experience all of that. In this gripping episode, we unpack her deeply personal journey through surrogacy—one she had to navigate the hard way, using her own body as the lesson. That journey became the catalyst for founding Boblu’nd Gray Surrogacy Agency, where she now advocates for safe, ethical, and compassionate surrogacy in Nigeria. Ms. Idowu shares the emotional and physical toll of being a surrogate and exposes the wide gap in protections for surrogates in Nigeria. From financial mistreatment—being offered as little as ₦30,000/month for food (in this T-Pain economy?!)—to unnecessary, non-consensual C-sections, she names the exploitative practices of individuals and institutions alike. Her message is clear: Surrogacy is not a transaction. It’s a relationship. One that requires empathy, informed consent, and long-term support. Whether you're a prospective surrogate, an intended parent, or a healthcare provider, this episode will challenge you to rethink everything you thought you knew about surrogacy.  Listen now and be part of the conversation that centers care, dignity, and justice. Read blog here: https://mosibyl.medium.com/the-mvps-of-s%C3%B9%C3%BAr%C3%B9gate-surrogate-journeys-44efc093578a  Exploring Surrogacy or Global Family-Building? HOPES offers culturally grounded support for families navigating surrogacy and CRBA. Join our safe space for personalized, experience-based guidance. Complete the HOPES Intake Form to get started. Note: Not a legal or medical service—just a compassionate first step.