Shannon's Surrogacy

Intro quote from the movie Junohttps://www.instagram.com/alcohol_allies_podcast/1:44 - We lay things out that that, contractually, cannot be discussed.2:30 - What are some qualifications to become a surrogate?3:59 - Our guest, Shannon, describes how she met with the intended parents (IPs)6:25 - Do IPs ask to see Shannon's baby bump?7:09 - How are medical bills and related expenses covered/paid for?9:34 - How far along are you?10:50 - Shannon compares this pregnancy to her past ones12:24 - What dictates how much, if any, interaction she'll have with the baby13:57 - The different types of surrogacy15:00 - Shannon describes the transfer process of the fertilized eggs17:02 - What role do IPs have in the delivery process?19:18 - I manage to crowbar the movie, Baby Mama, into the discussion20:28 - We talk about the lead up to the transfer and match, along with motivations to become a surrogate mother 29:36 - What were the reactions of friends/family to the surrogacy?31:49 - Sofia's Broken Crayon36:04 - Shannon discusses the possibility of her having more children of her own or serving as a surrogate again38:55 - We discuss surrogacy's increasing role in mainstream spotlight40:35 - Shannon explains whether she has any concerns about the situation going forward42:08 - Advice is giving to anyone considering to become a surrogate44:54 - Closing comments