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Surrogacy Daddy
by Papa GPA Podcast
In Europe, surrogacy became recently a hot topic, but who knows what it's really about? This is the story of a French gay dad who tells his child, conceived via surrogacy in the USA, about all the stages up to and beyond the birth. Why not adoption? Where is it possible in the world? How much does it cost? Who is involved? Where is the "mother"? What papers does the child have? Is it possible to go through a surrogacy process ethically? Can one be feminist and defend surrogacy? ... All these questions are addressed simply, despite the great complexity of these processes. Episode after episode, discover the stages, the participants, the obstacles and the allies that will make this long journey a true adventure, full of love. As the story unfolds, listen to the philosophical, societal and political reflections that arise at every step. This podcast is an authentic and anonymous story, shared with the sincerity of emotions and the nuances of refle
Episodes
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Surrogacy Daddy - 13 - Surrogate: a testimony
It is now time to listen to the Surrogate at the center of this story. She shares her experience, her thoughts, her emotions in a poignant and unique testimony. She also addresses a message to people who would consider becoming surrogates, to future intended parents, and to opponents of…
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Surrogacy Daddy - 12 - A Tale, Some Doubts
It's time to go home! Just like in a Christmas story, the family finally gathers around the tree. But in stories, there are often difficult trials. This story is no exception. ---- Sources: Article: The art of not sweeping behind one's door: understanding men's repertoire of domestic inaction...
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Surrogacy Daddy - 11 - The Birth
It's the long-awaited moment! (And what a long wait it has been!!) Everything converges on this moment lasting just a few hours: the birth. And yet... we prepare so little for it, especially as men. What are the particularities of a birth in a surrogacy process? What about the first separation?...
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Surrogacy Daddy - 10 - Fatherhood
Clearly, no one knows how to be a dad. And yet, when a male couple becomes parents, they have to figure it out, because there is no woman in the household forced to fill in the gaps. And this is far from easy when the short length of paternity leave keeps them away from the crib... ---- Sources…
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Surrogacy Daddy - 09 - A long distance pregnancy
There are a thousand ways to experience pregnancy. But for intended parents who go through surrogacy, it is usually at a distance. How can we cope with the thousands of miles that separate us for nine months from what matters most to us in the world? ---- Sources: Article: Escrow account fraud…
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Surrogacy Daddy - 08 - The contract
In surrogacy, the contract between the Surrogate and the Intended Parents is a key document that clarifies the rights and obligations of each party. Why does it raise so many questions among opponents? What does it actually contain, in detail? We reveal it all in this episode. ---- Sources…
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Surrogacy Daddy - 07 - The Egg Donor and the fertility clinic
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is always part of a surrogacy process. Who is involved? What are the steps involved? How does one choose an egg donor? What are the ethical and social issues involved? Note: this is the English version of the French podcast "Papa GPA". Same author, same...
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Surrogacy Daddy - 06 - The Surrogate and the agency
How does one find a surrogate? And above all, how does one ensure it is being done ethically? What are the conditions, assessments, steps and procedures? What role does the agency play in all this? What are the safeguards? Note: this is the English version of the French podcast "Papa GPA". Same...
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Surrogacy Daddy - 05 - Many bonds, few words
Why do we say “surrogate”? How do we talk about all these new roles and relationships? And by the way, where is the mother? We don't have the words to convey the strength and subtleties of our journeys. And that sometimes creates a certain confusion that is not without impact. Note: this is the...
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Surrogacy Daddy - 04 - Money, power, family
One topic that systematically comes up when talking about surrogacy is "money". How much does it cost? Who are the people who can afford it? Is it ethical to pay such an amount? Is a woman necessarily exploited if she accepts? But behind the questions of money, it is in fact often about power....
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Surrogacy Daddy - 03 - First steps in surrogacy
Over a meal with friends, we learn the basics of a surrogacy: which partners and service providers to bring together and in which countries it is possible. Note: this is the English version of the French podcast "Papa GPA". Same author, same content, same structure, just... in English! ----...
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Surrogacy Daddy - 02 - Being gay and wanting a child
As a gay cisgender male wanting to become a parent, what are the possible paths? Why don't more gay couples adopt in France? How did the narrator and his husband come to choose surrogacy? Note: this is the English version of the French podcast "Papa GPA". Same author, same content, same…
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Surrogacy Daddy - 01 - Introduction: who and why?
We are hearing more and more about surrogacy, and yet few people know the reality of these journeys, whether for the women who make them possible or for the parents who benefit from them. To ask the right questions about surrogacy, particularly ethical ones, it is necessary to understand the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In Europe, surrogacy became recently a hot topic, but who knows what it's really about?
This is the story of a French gay dad who tells his child, conceived via surrogacy in the USA, about all the stages up to and beyond the birth.
Why not adoption? Where is it possible in the world? How much does it cost? Who is involved? Where is the "mother"? What papers does the child have? Is it possible to go through a surrogacy process ethically? Can one be feminist and defend surrogacy? ... All these questions are addressed simply, despite the great complexity of these processes.
Episode after episode, discover the stages, the participants, the obstacles and the allies that will make this long journey a true adventure, full of love.
As the story unfolds, listen to the philosophical, societal and political reflections that arise at every step.
This podcast is an authentic and anonymous story, shared with the sincerity of emotions and the nuances of refle
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In Europe, surrogacy became recently a hot topic, but who knows what it's really about? This is the story of a French gay dad who tells his child, conceived via surrogacy in the USA, about all the stages up to and beyond the birth. Why not adoption? Where is it possible in the world? How much does...
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