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What Is It Like to Be a Surrogate? A Surrogate & Egg Donor Shares Her Story

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What is it really like to be a surrogate?

This week on Building Your Family, we’re breaking down the myths and misconceptions about surrogacy with someone who’s lived it all. Our guest has been both an egg donor and a surrogate, and now runs her own surrogacy and egg donor agency. She shares her deeply personal story—including how it affected her husband, children, and relationship with intended parents—and the emotional and practical realities of every stage.

Whether you're considering surrogacy, donor conception, or are simply curious, this episode will give you honest, first-hand insight you won’t find anywhere else.

👂 Tune in to learn:

Why she chose to become a surrogate

What she wishes more people understood

How surrogacy can be a positive and life-changing journey for all involved

📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if this episode helped you or someone you love.

🔗 Watch more episodes or learn more at: https://familybuilding.net/

📚 Learn more about Katy Encalade: https://createahappyfamily.com/
Follow Katy Encalade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createahappyfamily/

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Content provided by Lisa Schuman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lisa Schuman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What is it really like to be a surrogate?

This week on Building Your Family, we’re breaking down the myths and misconceptions about surrogacy with someone who’s lived it all. Our guest has been both an egg donor and a surrogate, and now runs her own surrogacy and egg donor agency. She shares her deeply personal story—including how it affected her husband, children, and relationship with intended parents—and the emotional and practical realities of every stage.

Whether you're considering surrogacy, donor conception, or are simply curious, this episode will give you honest, first-hand insight you won’t find anywhere else.

👂 Tune in to learn:

Why she chose to become a surrogate

What she wishes more people understood

How surrogacy can be a positive and life-changing journey for all involved

📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if this episode helped you or someone you love.

🔗 Watch more episodes or learn more at: https://familybuilding.net/

📚 Learn more about Katy Encalade: https://createahappyfamily.com/
Follow Katy Encalade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createahappyfamily/

  continue reading

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