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Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

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A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surrogate. Is a podcast that is able to give well rounded information about surrogacy from every point of view. We hope to give as much education as we can provide, to those who want to learn and know more about surrogacy. 

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The harrowing journey of surrogates caught in the Mark surrogacy scandal continues to unfold with stunning new revelations. One surrogate, now 38 weeks pregnant and days away from delivery, finds herself navigating treacherous legal waters without proper representation after her attorney abruptly switched sides to represent the intended parents instead. What started as a beautiful journey of helping create families has transformed into a nightmare of legal manipulation, with the surrogate no...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro_ashleigh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== In this gripping continuation of Ashleigh's surrogate story, we witness a journey that defied medical odds and revealed the profound resilience of human connection. After two successful surrogate pregnancies, Ashleigh' embarks on a third journey with the same intended parents, carrying their final embryo and...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro_ashleigh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Ashleigh’s path began with an unexpected source of inspiration – the TV show "Friends" – and quickly evolved into a calling that would change multiple lives forever. With remarkable candor, she shares how her first surrogate pregnancy unfolded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring creativity a...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Paying It Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/payingitforward_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Beth Moskowicz journey through surrogacy began over a decade ago when she and her husband faced fertility challenges. After failed IVF transfers and a heartbreaking miscarriage, they turned to surrogacy—a path that would not only build their family but eventually shape Beth's career and life purpose. What started as her personal quest for parenthoo...
What happens when the dream of helping create a family through surrogacy turns into a nightmare? In this powerful and deeply troubling episode, we speak with a brave surrogate who finds herself caught in what's become one of the most shocking surrogacy scandals in recent memory. At 34 weeks pregnant, our anonymous guest reveals how she carefully researched surrogacy for a year before matching with what seemed like a legitimate couple. What began as a journey to help create a family has trans...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate US Surrogacy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/us_surrogacy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== What happens when personal struggle transforms into professional purpose? Dawn Baker, founder and CEO of US Surrogacy LLC, takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey from experiencing secondary infertility in her twenties to building an ethical surrogacy agency that has helped create nearly 400 families from 21 different countries. Dawn's perspective is u...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelgoldbergtherapy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Step into the emotional landscape of surrogacy with licensed therapist Rachel Goldberg as she pulls back the curtain on the psychological aspects of gestational carrier journeys. What many surrogates fear as judgment—psychological evaluations—are actually thoughtful assessments designed to ensure everyone's wellbeing throughout this profound experience. Rachel rev...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we spoke with Sara, a first time surrogate! Sara is also a registered labor and delivery nurse who first found out about surrogacy when she was 10 years old watching Phoebe Buffay become a surrogate for her brother on the famous 90's show "Friends". She details her beautiful first journey and the long road to to getting it started. Also, how her labor and de...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Baby Bumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_babybumps?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we have a lovely returning guest, Victoria, an intended mother on her journey and founder of Baby Bumps. Victoria is giving us an update on where Bump Bumps, originally an app for matching, has now landed. Also, how you can find your perfect match and compensation that you are looking for. Baby Bumps is a unique and new way to meet your perfect match! Vict...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrornsara?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavinourway?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== The 4th trimester, also known as postpartum, is a very untalked about thing??? Why!?!? It seems almost taboo to talk about postpartum, or at least it use to. This week we are speaking with 2 surrogates who had very different postpartum journeys. One is an L&D nurse and one who is a ...
Pelvic Floor Momma

Pelvic Floor Momma

2025-06-0101:04:54

#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Pelvic Floor Momma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicfloormomma?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we had the lovely honor of speaking with Becca Boeving, a Pelvic Floor Coach. Being a mama herself and having had some hiccups in her own journey, she realized she wasn’t alone and that pelvic floor therapy IS NOT talked about! She quickly started the conversation and built a beautiful community of ladies. Helping them get rid of pregnancy pains...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sophia’s Surrogacy Journey Continued: Part 1 of Sophia’s story was about her journey of being pregnant with Surro babe. Part 2 of Sophia’s story is about breast milk and pumping after Surro babe is born and intended parents no longer need the supply. Pumping has no light switch to turn it off the next day. It’s a whole process to stop producing, and Sophia wasn’t r...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sophia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaawohl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we spoke with Sophia, a first time surrogate! She details her amazing journey and how that actually led her to help people even after her journey ended with her IPs. This podcast is an our first two part podcast and that is because there is a lot of good and informative information that we couldn’t Jam Pack it all into an hour. This part 1 is about Sophia...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Kari’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karihernandez82?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Leslie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_kay_w?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== What does it mean to pump after you delivery a surrogacy baby? We cover that and how to help donate or pump for another family, ways to help stop your milk supply, and the benefits pumping has, not jus...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Family Match Consulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familymatchconsulting?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== This week we had the lovely honor of talking with Stephanie Levich, founder of Family Match Consulting, where she is also an intended parent matching consultant. Stephanie shares about her journey in the surrogacy world and how that lead her to creating her own business and helping over 3,000 intended parents match with a lovely surrogate, th...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Lesa Slaughter’s email: Lesa@slaughterlawgroup.com Website: http://www.slaughterlawgroup.com/ Are you confused, worried, or just want to get a better understanding of what’s going on with these new executive orders? Well our good friend Lesa is back with us to help us break down everything and understand what this means for surrogacy and international parents. Instagram: Stop.Sit.Surrogate TikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogate Send us a text https://stopsitsu...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel Westbury’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwestburynappyendings?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Rachel is a 3x surrogate and 2x agency owner! She has helped 3 families grow and helped bring 4 babies earth side. Now she runs 2 agencies! Nappy Endings and Nesa were founded by her and her friend a few years back. Nappy Endings is their UK agency and Nesa can be found in the US! This conversation is fascinating as we compare and contrast the differences in...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Tsong Law Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsonglawgroup?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Ralph Tsong is a well known and experienced lawyer in the surrogacy world. In this episode he helps break down the executive orders that have been recently placed and what they possible mean for this community. He talks about the Affordable Care Act, Insurance Liens, and what it possibly could mean for surro babes born in America to international intended pa...
#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mommy Made Encapsulation's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== In 1970 consuming our own placentas started to become "popular" among women in the US, however, its been popular all over the world much longer than that! I'm sure you have seen how you can blend it in smoothies, but maybe you're worried about the flavor or the texture? Juliane Corona thought the same thing, yet still really wanted to exp...
The Bright After Dark

The Bright After Dark

2025-02-0201:07:28

#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Welcome to 2025! Last year we ended the podcast season with our dear friend Grace who was near the end of her second surrogacy journey. This year we are starting our new podcast season with Grace sharing about her beautiful Rainbow Surro Babe who was born shortly after we last spoke. If you don't know about Grace's second journey we encourage you to listen to...
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