Ep. 43 | Body Autonomy For Surrogates and Egg Donors

Episode 43 October 01, 2021 00:34:51
Ep. 43 | Body Autonomy For Surrogates and Egg Donors
Fertility Cafe
Ep. 43 | Body Autonomy For Surrogates and Egg Donors

Oct 01 2021 | 00:34:51

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Hosted By

Eloise Drane

Show Notes

Episode Summary 

On this episode of Fertility Cafe, Eloise dives into the topic of bodily autonomy in surrogacy and egg donation arrangements. Much of the opposition to surrogacy as a practice stems from a misunderstanding of what it means to be a surrogate today in America. Modern gestational surrogacy involves a mutually agreed-upon relationship with clear boundaries and complete respect and autonomy given to the surrogate mother. Eloise explores the nuances of bodily autonomy and offers her wisdom on how to navigate a potentially complicated but ultimately rewarding experience.

This episode covers a variety of topics including: 


 

Resources

Learn more about our podcast: Fertility Cafe

Learn more about our surrogacy and egg donation agency: Family Inceptions

How to apply to be a surrogate: Surrogate application process

On the blog: Side Effects of Egg Donation, Understanding the Risks

On the blog: Ten Things That Will Make You an Ideal Surrogate

 

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