In a surrogacy journey, how much say does a surrogate have? Does she have any legal rights during her journey?

In this episode of our Misconception Series, Sunshine and Casey tackle one of the most emotionally charged myths in surrogacy—and why surrogates should absolutely feel empowered and protected within their journeys.

🎧Listen as we unpack:

📃What legal protections actually look like and ways to stay informed

🗣️How autonomy and consent are safeguarded every step of the way

✨Answers to common concerns (like, “Can IPs change their minds?” “What if something happens to them?” “Can they decide if I get an epidural?”).

And more!

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s heard “but what if you decide you want to keep the baby?” or “don’t you have to do whatever the IPs say?” and wants to set the record straight. 💪✨

Surrogacy requirements are something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. 🙅‍♀️

And in this Surrogacy Diaries episode, we’re talking to the ladies who know the requirements in and out— our incredible Outreach Team (Haleigh, Cherish, and Christine). 💜

Together, we have a casual yet impactful conversation about…

✨Their own personal surrogacy experiences

✨The different qualifications of being a surrogate, including the ones you may be able to control and the ones you simply can’t

✨The important reasons why BMI, income, and age can be such a factor for a surrogacy journey

✨Why hearing “no” can be hard, and the things to consider if you find yourself in that spot

✨Why the Surrogacy Is team feels like “Your Big Surro Sister” and why they always have a woman’s best interest at heart (compared to what some agencies do to cut corners)

✨The words in the surrogacy industry that have started to lose their meaning (these might surprise you!)

✨And lots more!

This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering surrogacy or who is part of our surrogacy community 🎧

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Do surrogates do surrogacy just for the money? 💵

No. Not just. But it does help! 🤗

In this misconception episode, Sunshine and Casey break down the common assumption that all surrogates do surrogacy just for the money—and how polarizing it can be to make surrogates feel guilty about their compensation.

🎧Listen as …

✨Sunshine shares the raw and truthful motivation for why she first looked into surrogacy—and how the compensation absolutely changed her life.

✨How surrogacy helped both Casey and Sunshine feel a greater sense of self-worth, and whether or not the compensation factored into that feeling.

✨They outline the compensation or agency promises you want to be mindful of—especially around compensation and how they might not have your best interest at heart.

✨The truth about altruistic surrogacy journeys, and the things you might not have even realized about them.

✨Plus so much more!

This episode might get you thinking about surrogacy compensation in a new light. 💡 We encourage you to find us on social media and let us know your thoughts!