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What is it really like to be a surrogate in Mexico?

In this episode of Your Fertility Story, Maria Feekes sits down with Genna, a surrogate mother who shares her personal experience carrying a baby for another family through surrogacy in Mexico.
From the decision to become a surrogate to embryo transfer, pregnancy, birth, and life afterward, Genna offers an honest look at the emotional and practical realities of gestational surrogacy. She discusses what motivated her to help another family, how she felt throughout the journey, and what intended parents often don’t see behind the scenes.

If you’re researching surrogacy in Mexico, considering becoming a surrogate, or exploring family-building options through international surrogacy, this conversation provides a real perspective from someone who has lived the experience.💜

Genna is a gestational surrogate who completed a surrogacy journey in Mexico. In this episode, she shares her firsthand experience to help intended parents and future surrogates better understand the realities of the process.💜

In This Episode
🔸 Why Genna decided to become a surrogate
🔸 How the surrogacy process works from a surrogate’s perspective
🔸 What embryo transfer day was really like
🔸 Medical care and support during pregnancy
🔸 Whether surrogates become emotionally attached to the baby
🔸 What it felt like to give birth and meet the intended parents
🔸 How she felt after completing her surrogacy journey

Melissa shares:
🔸How surrogacy in the USA has evolved, including rapid growth, technology advances, and the expansion of agencies
🔸The legal structure of US surrogacy, including how state laws impact intended parents
🔸What goes into surrogacy contracts, including difficult decisions and emotional considerations
🔸Why escrow management, insurance, and professional guidance are critical to protecting your journey
🔸How to build the right team and manage expectations around timelines, uncertainty, and decision-making

This is a real-world look at surrogacy in the USA, combining legal expertise with practical advice to help intended parents avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.
If you are considering surrogacy in the United States, this episode will help you understand both the opportunities and the risks before you begin.💜

🏳️‍🌈 June is Pride Month. And we celebrate love in all its forms.
In a world where everyone deserves the right to be themselves, we believe every family deserves the chance to grow.
Surrogacy is a path that helps LGBTQ+ couples make their dream of parenthood come true. And we’re proud to be part of that journey.
💛 We support equality.
💛 We support diversity.
💛 We support families built with love.
This month, and every day, we stand with those who love, dream, and build families despite the obstacles.
Because love is love. And every wish to become a parent deserves to be heard and supported.

What does surrogacy in the USA really look like - legally, financially, and emotionally?
In this episode, Maria Feekes sits down with leading reproductive attorney Melissa Brisman to break down surrogacy in the United States, including legal requirements, contracts, risks, and the realities intended parents should understand before starting.

If you’re researching:
🔸surrogacy in USA laws by state
🔸how surrogacy works in the United States
🔸surrogacy contracts and legal risks USA
🔸cost of surrogacy in USA and financial protections
🔸escrow and insurance in US surrogacy
- this episode gives you practical, experience-based insights.

On International Children’s Day, we are reminded:
✨ Every child is a miracle
✨ Every smile is the greatest reward
✨ Every family deserves complete happiness
This is more than just a celebration - it’s a reminder to us all: children are our future, and it’s our duty to protect, support, and inspire them.
Let’s work together to create a world where every child feels happy and loved 💖

On the first Monday of every month, we take a moment to remember the little ones whose time with us was far too brief. 🕊️

Today, we hold space for remembrance, love, and reflection.
Because every life matters.
Every story matters.
And every child is remembered.

We remember with you. 💛

Oksana explains:
🔸How surrogacy laws in Ukraine work and why the legal framework is considered one of the most structured internationally
🔸Who qualifies for surrogacy, including medical criteria and marriage requirements for intended parents
🔸How birth certificates are issued in Ukraine, with intended parents listed and no mention of the surrogate
🔸The role of genetic link requirements in establishing legal parentage
🔸The full exit process, including embassy procedures, documentation, and how long it takes to bring your baby home

This is a practical legal guide to surrogacy in Ukraine, designed to help intended parents understand the process before starting their journey.
If you are considering international surrogacy in Ukraine, this episode will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.💜