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Mothers in Arms

Leslie Lopez

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This is my experience as an Independent Parent who went through a surrogacy journey in pandemic. With the help of an incredible medical team, an angel surrogate mother and her family helped bring my daughter to life. It was years of holding back on the idea of it, but it took leaving all I knew & loved in order to push through to becoming a mom. As I try to grow my family and the platform of assisted reproductive technology evolves, there’s a lot to navigate. I wanted to provide a resource f ...
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SART Fertility Experts

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology

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An educational project of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, this series is designed to provide up to date information about a variety of topics related to fertility testing and treatment such as IVF. The ”Experts” include accomplished professionals: reproductive endocrinologists, reproductive urologists, genetic counselors and mental health professionals who share their knowledge and advice in an informal interview. Are you ready to take the next step towards building your fa ...
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I Want to Put a Baby in You!

I Want To Put A Baby In You

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If you’re uncomfortable with TMI and talking about the birds and the bees…this is NOT the podcast for you. Sister duo, Jennifer White and Ellen Trachman explore topics from sperm and eggs to babies and everything in between. You’ll learn about artificial insemination, gestational surrogacy, egg retrieval, egg donation, and more. I Want To Put A Baby In You will have you laughing and crying with informative and touching stories on surrogacy and assisted reproductive technology. Tune In!
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Heckin' Concerned

Amruta Nargundkar

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Being a millennial isn’t easy – our climate is warming, our social lives are being mediated by technology and the internet, and politicians are out of sync with what we want. Contrary to the popular narrative about millennials being entitled snowflakes, we're faced with challenges that previous generations would never have imagined. In Heckin' Concerned, Amruta speaks with smart and sensitive people about topics that scare millennials, and how to find some hope amongst the endless smashed av ...
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The Trusted Way podcast brings together experts across the surrogacy and egg donation industry to have thoughtful discussions about how to participate in assisted reproductive technology in an ethical and moral way. Hosted by Abby Helmuth and Zach French from SeedTrust, the leading third party escrow provider dedicated to bringing more transparency and safety to family building. Each episode features insights from lawyers, doctors, surrogates, intended parents and other professionals. By hig ...
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At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined by Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidenc ...
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In this episode, we're joined by Kim Surratt, one of the nation’s leading attorneys in surrogacy and adoption law, to unpack the legal and ethical complexities shaping the surrogacy industry today. With over 20 years of experience in family law, Kim brings a candid look at where the system is working—and where it’s falling short. From the patchwork…
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Andrea Zorida Ali-Panzarella is a proud mom of three beautiful boys, who was inspired to write this book – Every Family Is A Tree -- after a long journey with infertility and loss. She is also a pediatrician, specializing in child abuse, who has cared for children from all walks of life. Andrea and her husband welcomed their sons with the help of c…
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Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sadaf Sahibzada is also a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as the founder of Embra Health. Dr Sadaf joins the show to discuss her passion for the meaningful role mental health plays in family-building, and committed to making sure it’s treated as a vital part of the process. IG - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - …
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Discover the benefits, process, and myths of embryo donation, including matching, costs, success rates, and interaction options for donors and recipients. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Societ…
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How does private equity change surrogacy? Caitlyn Devine, Executive Director at Center for Surrogate Parenting (CSP), joins Erin Quick from Simbe to share how CSP navigated the transition from family-run agency to private equity investment—without losing sight of their mission or humanity. We dig into what PE means for day-to-day operations, afford…
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Creator of Battered Brilliance and three time Cupcake Wars Champion, Hollis Wilder opens up about her experience of being abused as a toddler and the way predators can hide behind denial. Relevant Links: https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help https://rainn.org/ https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/media-room/national-statistics-on-child-abuse/ https:…
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Creator of Battered Brilliance, Hollis Wilder shares how her bipolar wellness way of living helps her accept the mixture that makes her in order to find her brilliance. She believes that not being ashamed of her diagnosis but instead owning her condition is what allows her to love herself. Hollis talks about her two year process to adopting her two…
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Stephanie Witte was born and raised in South Dakota. She has always had a passion for helping others and giving of herself has given her a wealth of experiences that have shaped her into the person she is today. From a young age, Stephanie harbored ambitions of becoming a forensic scientist, driven by a desire to contribute to justice and help soci…
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Shannon is a certified genetic counselor with nearly 25 years of experience, mostly in the reproductive space. Previous roles have included Network Lead at Genome Medical, Team Lead at Mayo Clinic, and Prenatal and Preconception Genetic Counselor at CooperGenomics. She is currently the Director of Genetic Counseling at Fairfax Cryobank along with t…
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In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy, we sit down with Crystal Rosburg, CEO of All Love Surrogacy and two-time surrogate (watch one of her stories here!), to explore how the field has evolved over the past two decades—from hands-on clinic roles to leading one of today’s most compassionate agencies. Crystal shares how her own journey as a surr…
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Slaughter Law Group’s founding partner, Lesa Slaughter, has an international reputation for her strategic, supportive, and forward-thinking legal advice when counseling clients creating their family through gestational surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation. Lesa’s own personal journey of having children through gestational surrogacy, combined …
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This episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast provides an in-depth discussion of the technologies used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and advancements that enhance success rates and accessibility. Dr. Brooke Rossi and Dr. Lowell Ku cover topics such as the critical role of embryology labs, the specialized training of embryologists, the use of…
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Real Estate Entrepreneur, Founder & Host of Smart is the New Sexy - Arsiak Vartenian talks about the importance of mental health support during a surrogacy journey and being aware of your reproductive fertility health. Arsiak's Links and Socials: Website - https://www.arsiak.com/about YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@arsiakV LinkedIn - ht…
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Ashley. Ashley was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She is the mother to two beautiful children and a decade deep into marriage with her high school sweetheart. They live on a small “farmette” with all kinds of furry creatures! She loves to garden, sew clothing, cook, and bake! Surrogacy is something that was on her heart for years after a close fa…
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Founder & Host of Smart is the New Sexy, Real Estate Entrepreneur, Investor and Mama to a Toddler - Arsiak Vartenian, talks about processing a devasting loss, how to always look at your options and becoming a mom in her 40's via surrogacy. Arsiak's Links and Socials: Website - https://www.arsiak.com/about YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@…
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Alyssa Schnell has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2009. She works in private practice serving clients both locally and worldwide. She is the author of Breastfeeding Without Birthing: A Breastfeeding Guide for Mothers Through Adoption, Surrogacy, and Other Special Circumstances and a professional supplement …
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Struggling with male infertility or curious about azoospermia? Join Dr. Josh Halpern and Dr. Joseph Findley as they break down the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for this often-silent condition. Whether you're a patient, partner, or provider, this episode of SART Fertility Experts offers expert insight, hopeful solutions, and practical ad…
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Co-Founder of Pathways to Surrogacy Wendy Ruiz, educates and guides women considering becoming gestational carriers. She gets candid about the highs and lows of her own journeys, the taboos in surrogacy and the need for these ways of thinking needing to be dismantled. IG - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - @pathwaystosurrogacy…
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JOANNA PARGA-BELINKIE, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, is an associate professor of pediatrics and clinical neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-host of their flagship podcast Pediatrics On Call. She lives in Phi…
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Patients undergoing infertility treatment are often surprised when their treatment team refers them for mental health consultation or worry that the referral means that they are being asked to prove their fitness to parent. In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Danielle Kaplan and Dr. Julie Bindeman discuss the role that mental health prof…
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Stephanie Jones is the Founder of the Michigan Fertility Alliance and Co-Founder of State Strong. After experiencing secondary infertility due to life-threatening pregnancy complications, Stephanie Jones and her husband were stunned to learn that Michigan banned surrogacy contracts—their only option to grow their family. Stephanie channeled her bus…
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Intuition Guide, Psychic Medium and Model, Alysa Conger talks to us about her journeys as an egg donor. IG - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - @mothersinarms.pod Guest: @alysamconger on IG & TikTok Resources: @californiafertilitypartners @cryobank @cedarssinai Credits: @headspace @dantepascuzzo Pretty Easy Podcasts https://www.hellowhosaidthat.com/ https…
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Ashley Christman is a born and raised Pennsylvania girl. She is the mother to two beautiful children and a decade deep into marriage with her high school sweetheart. They live on a small “farmette” with all kinds of furry creatures! She loves to garden, sew clothing, cook and bake! Surrogacy is something that was on her heart for years after a clos…
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Brooke Kimbrough is the founder of Roots Surrogacy, a boutique, relationship-driven surrogacy agency grounded in empathy, transparency, and ethical care. A former surrogate herself and a long-time industry professional, Brooke brings over a decade of firsthand experience to the work of guiding intended parents and surrogates through one of the most…
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Founder, Producer and Mommy of three Sydney Holland talks about her independent surrogacy journeys with two different agencies. In her 30's, she discovered she had a rare blood clotting disease which didn't allow her to carry children. She didn't let that stop her. She discusses the importance of vetting the companies you choose, building your comm…
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Carly Joseph is a surrogacy concierge helping Intended Parents match with the right surrogates quickly. Having navigated her own two surrogacy journeys, Carly knows firsthand how overwhelming the process can be. Her mission is to combine personal experience with established relationships to help make the path to parenthood smoother. Carly works wit…
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Host Dr. Cristin Slater interviews Dr. Joseph Findley about pelvic conditions that can affect pregnancy rates with IVF. He discusses the indications and pros and cons to do surgery before IVF egg retrieval and/or before embryo transfer with certain medical conditions. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. …
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Julie Eshelman is the Founder, CEO, and President of Building Military Families Network where she took her struggles and lack of support and access to information in family building and created an organization to fill that gap for military and veteran families. Her own family’s experiences with infertility and the frustrations resulting from a lack…
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My surrogacy team and I reminisce on how we navigated covid as we had a baby in the oven. Mellisa and Brian talk about this unique third surrogacy journey together with their children. IG - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - @mothersinarms.pod Resources: https://bryanjcollins.kw.com @californiafertilitypartners @cryobank @cedarssinai Credits: @headspace @…
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Simple to access Level I pilates based tools you can do anywhere. Spine Twist & Spine Roll Down. Dedicated to my family and friends continued recovery from the CA wildfires. IG - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - @mothersinarms.pod Resources: @californiafertilitypartners @cryobank @cedarssinai Credits: @headspace @dantepascuzzo Pretty Easy Podcasts…
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As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Kristina and Sol always knew they would need fertility treatments to build their family. However, dual infertility diagnoses made their journey even more complex. This experience fueled their passion for advocacy, inspiring them to champion for expanded access to reproductive technology, fair donor-conceived laws…
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In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts Podcast, Dr. Susan Nasab and Dr. Dan Williams discuss the egg retrieval process, a key step in IVF and egg freezing. They explain candidate criteria, procedural details, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and potential complications. The conversation highlights the importance of setting realistic expect…
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Shea Bart Andreone is a writer, speaker, and author. She is also a mother who knows the agony that can come with trying to have a baby. Shea’s journey to becoming a mother to two healthy children was punctuated by pain, hospitalizations, and death. Carry On offers a candid, intrepid look into the real stories of the many people for whom this univer…
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Simple to access Level I pilates based tools you can do anywhere. Sitting Spine Stretch & Tree Pose. This episode is inspried by the Eaton Fire victims and survivors. IG - @mothersinarms.pod TikTok - @mothersinarms.pod Resources: @californiafertilitypartners @cryobank @cedarssinai Credits: @headspace @dantepascuzzo Pretty Easy Podcasts…
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