My Miracle Baby - Navigating Surrogacy & Donor IVF

Embark on an enlightening journey with Sam, and his pursuit for ethical surrogacy standards and reform, as we scrutinize the complexities of international surrogacy. Through an in-depth conversation, we tackle the creation of the National Advisory Board and its  Ethical Standards document, a beacon of hope aiming to secure the well-being of surrogates and intended parents alike. Our dialogue spans...

Ever wondered what it's like to offer the gift of life? To embark on a journey that intertwines your life with the dreams of another family? That's what we're exploring today with our guest, Morgan Louvier, an American surrogate who has graciously shared her personal journey. From the reactions of her family to her decision to become a surrogate, to her experiences carrying for four...

What does family mean to you? What if your family looked a little different from what's considered 'the norm'? Our guest today, Remy, provides a compelling insight into his unique family structure, born via surrogacy to two loving dads. Now a teenager, he shares his experiences growing up and connections with his surrogate mother in the USA and his egg donor in France.  We journey w...

When faced with early menopause at 41, Natalie Hart was determined to become a mother. Guided by this resolute desire, she embarked on a journey through donor IVF. Our conversation with Natalie unravels her experiences, shedding light on the fears that some hold surrounding bonding and identity, and the societal pressures complicating the disclosure of donor conception. Natalie’s story, however, p...

Join us as we walk through the inspiring journey of Meghan Kolodka, a brave and compassionate woman who chose to become an altruistic surrogate mother. A  friend's infertility struggle planted the seed of surrogacy, leading Meghan to embark on an extraordinary journey of carrying a baby that wasn't biologically hers. Meghan shares her husband's and Mother in Laws initial apprehensio...

Ever thought about the intricate ballet of bringing a baby into the world, when surrogacy and donor IVF are involved? Wondered about the heartfelt stories of parents-to-be who tread the path less taken, bracing through the highs and lows of assisted parenthood? Join us on this enlightening journey as we turn the pages of our book "Surrogacy Stories", which captures twenty extraordinary n...

Let's embark on a riveting and inspiring journey with gay dad Rodney Chiang-Cruise. You will hear how he and his partner navigated the intricacies of creating their family, their heart-wrenching losses during their surrogacy process, and their generous decision to donate sperm to assist their friends in starting their own families.  In the second half of our conversation, we tackle the broad...

When you stop and think about it, sourcing an egg donor is a really big topic. In our latest episode  Sam Everingham,  a respected expert in surrogacy and donor IVF, helps to demystify the process for you. We discuss the significant role of eggs in fertility, and even touch upon the logistical and legal aspects of egg donation in different countries. We delve into various strategies of finding a d...

We're thrilled to share our conversation with Mel Sharman founder of Egg Donation Australia, a dedicated nurse, mother, and an awe-inspiring woman who has been on multiple surrogacy journeys. Mel takes us through her fascinating story that began with egg donation in 2008. You will hear the heart warming narrative of how she has helped bring 20 beautiful lives into the world through donations...

We explore the topic of surrogacy in nations around the world with our expert guide Sam Everingham.  Sam illuminates the potentially long wait times of altruistic programs in countries like Australia and Canada, and contrasts this with compensated surrogacy paths in nations like the USA and Argentina. We compare average timelines, costs and procedures around the world.  Our journey doesn't en...

Legal expert Nino Bogveradze is a guiding light for numerous intending parents requiring assistance with surrogacy contracts and birth certificates. She unpacks the recent government announcement that has left the Georgian surrogacy community on shaky ground. What could this unexpected governmental pivot mean for intending parents already engaged in IVF and surrogacy services in Georgia? Allow Nin...

We discuss the news of Georgia's impending surrogacy ban for foreign nationals, a situation that's causing great concern for many . Our episode brings invaluable insights from our Host Sam Everingham, Global Director of Growing Families and Poonam Jain, a migration agent. Both have  a rich experience in international surrogacy, and front line experiences with similar legislative changes...

Associate Professor Peter Illingworth has in excess of 25 years' experience in assisted reproduction. We were delighted to have the opportunity to explore many topics with Peter including... Changing  demographics of IVF Australia’s patients Refinements to treatments coming onto the market. When it's time to give up on your own eggs and/or uterus and explore donation and surrogacy. Fulfi...

Miranda Myles, is a Naturopath, Nutritionist & Acupuncturist focused on health, hormones, fertility & family. She understands the road to family via her own personal experience with overseas egg donation and shares her expertise and advice for women about fertility. Miranda is a passionate advocate for women's reproductive health and recommends that women not turn to IVF too quickly....

Sam and Kerry discuss the topics planned for their limited series podcast including fertility preservation, sourcing donor eggs and sperm, timelines and costs and surrogacy by country. Sam shares his global expertise regarding surrogacy and donor IVF, including... how Growing Families started. what he loves about his role   how COVID has impacted the journey for many  how demographics of Intending...