Ollie & Gareth Locke-Locke on Surrogacy, Vulnerability, and the Joy of Becoming Dads

This podcast episode with Ollie and Gareth delves into the raw vulnerability of new parenthood, sharing personal experiences with surrogacy and highlighting the often-overlooked importance of men's fertility. The conversation also navigates the complexities of early romance in new parenthood, the blur of those initial months, the steep learning curve in hospital when babies are born early, and ultimately emphasises the daunting yet beautiful and hopeful journey of building a family, underscored by gratitude for LGBTQ+ rights enabling their path.

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- Igloo Couriers (for breast milk transport): https://www.igloothermo.com/?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast
- Kendamil Formula: https://amzn.to/3ZHcx05
- Bugaboo prams & travel cot (Donkey, Butterfly, Stardust): https://tidd.ly/3TyB8Ay
- SnuzPod bedside crib from Snuz: https://snz.sjv.io/kONvOd
- Anita’s House Playpen: https://anitaslist.com/collections/anitas-house-1/products/anitas-house-poppy-wooden-playpen?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast
- Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced: https://amzn.to/40f7rIt
- Baby Brezza Steriliser & Dryer Advanced: https://amzn.to/3G2Ytax
- Tommee Tippee Bottle Maker Machine: https://amzn.to/4l8H672
- Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Steriliser: https://amzn.to/3HNs4oQ
- Etta Loves sensory toys & muslins: https://tidd.ly/3G8hyIf
- Tonies Boxes (for calming classical music at bedtime): https://tidd.ly/4k4yiyf
- MAM bottle holders (for independent feeding from 4 months): https://amzn.to/3G7vBxK

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