Create A Happy Family

Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
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Who knew it could take more than two people to have a baby?  Create A Happy Family is a weekly podcast for anyone exploring surrogacy or egg donation — hopeful parents, surrogates, and egg donors alike.   This show brings you real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations from people who’ve lived it.   Hosted by Whitney Hall — a two-time surrogate and surrogacy coordinator with Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions — each episode offers the clarity, transparency, and support you need to explore your family-building options with confidence.   You’ll hear from intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and professionals, each sharing their unique perspective to help guide yours.   Whether you’re just beginning or deep in the decision-making process, Create A Happy Family will equip you with the knowledge, encouragement, and reassurance to move forward — feeling truly informed and supported.   💫 Creating Happy Families via Egg Donation & Surrogacy, one relationship at a time. Please click -->  Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions to find out more!

  1. 1d ago

    What It's Really Like to Be a Surrogate

    Jordan dreamed of becoming a surrogate for more than a decade before finally taking the leap. In this episode, she shares what it's really like to be a surrogate, from matching with intended parents and navigating a surrogacy journey to delivery and life after birth.She opens up about the fears many women have before becoming a surrogate, the incredible relationship she built with her intended parents, and why she says surrogacy was one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. When baby faced unexpected medical challenges after birth, Jordan found herself asking a question many surrogates fear: "Was this somehow my fault?" She shares how she worked through those emotions and what the experience taught her about trust, communication, and support.In this episode, we discuss:• Becoming a surrogate• Matching with intended parents• Pregnancy, delivery, and life after birth• Common fears and misconceptions about surrogacy• Navigating unexpected challenges after delivery• The power of communication, trust, and supportWhether you're considering becoming a surrogate, exploring surrogacy as part of your family-building journey, or simply curious about the process, this conversation offers an honest look at what surrogacy is really like, and why Jordan says she'd do it again.CONNECT WITH EGG DONOR & SURROGATE SOLUTIONShttps://createahappyfamily.com/@createahappyfamily#surrogacy #surrogate #intendedparents #familybuilding

    What It's Really Like to Be a Surrogate

  2. Jul 22

    I Helped Create a Family Before Starting My Own

    Hannah first considered egg donation as a way to help pay for college. What she didn't expect was how much the experience would change her life.In this episode, Hannah shares her journey as an egg donor, from seeing an ad on social media and navigating the screening process to helping create a family and learning that one of her donations resulted in a live birth. Now pregnant with her own daughter, she reflects on egg donation with an entirely new perspective and explains why she says she'd do it again.In this episode, we discuss:• Why Hannah chose to become an egg donor• Common fears and misconceptions about egg donation• The egg donation process and what to expect• Egg banks vs. private donation• Learning that a donation resulted in a baby• How becoming pregnant changed her perspective on helping other familiesWhether you're considering becoming an egg donor or simply curious about the experience, Hannah offers an honest look at the process, the impact it had on her life, and the families she helped along the way.CONNECT WITH EGG DONOR & SURROGATE SOLUTIONShttps://createahappyfamily.com/@createahappyfamilyCONNECT WITH CHILES & WARRENhttps://www.chileswarrenlawgroup.com/

    I Helped Create a Family Before Starting My Own

  3. Jul 15

    IVF Laws Are Changing: What You Need to Know

    Every few months, another headline or proposed law leaves intended parents and surrogates wondering:“How could this impact my journey?”In this episode, ART attorney Joni Franklin breaks down what’s actually changing in surrogacy and IVF law, what people are misunderstanding online, and what intended parents and surrogates should really be paying attention to right now.We discuss evolving regulations, growing oversight, compensation shifts, legal misconceptions, and why experienced professionals matter more than ever in today’s landscape.This conversation isn’t about panic. It’s about clarity, realistic expectations, and moving through this process with confidence.CONNECT WITH FRANKLIN LAW OFFICEhttps://www.jfranklinlaw.com/CONNECT WITH ART RISK FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONShttps://www.chileswarrenlawgroup.com/CONNECT WITH EGG DONOR & SURROGATE SOLUTIONShttps://createahappyfamily.com/@createahappyfamily

    IVF Laws Are Changing: What You Need to Know

  4. Jul 8

    How Do You Choose the Right Surrogacy Agency?

    Learning how to choose a surrogacy agency is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, whether you're hoping to become a surrogate or grow your family through surrogacy.But not all surrogacy agencies operate the same way.In this episode of Create A Happy Family, the Education and Matching Team at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions shares what every surrogate and intended parent should know before saying yes to a surrogacy agency. From matching and education to communication, screening, advocacy, and support, we discuss the questions you should be asking and the standards every agency should meet.In this episode, we discuss:How to choose a surrogacy agencyQuestions to ask before signing with an agencyRed flags to watch forWhat ethical agency standards look likeHow agencies should support surrogates throughout their journeyHow agencies should support intended parents from match to deliveryWhy communication, transparency, and advocacy matterWhether you're just beginning your research or deciding between agencies, our hope is that this conversation helps you move forward with confidence and clarity.#surrogacy #surrogacyagency #gestationalcarrier #intendedparents #familybuildingCONNECT WITH EGG DONOR & SURROGATE SOLUTIONShttps://createahappyfamily.com/@createahappyfamily

    How Do You Choose the Right Surrogacy Agency?

  5. Jul 1

    I Finally Became a Mom… But I Wasn't Prepared for Postpartum

    What happens after infertility… when you finally become a mom, but still find yourself struggling emotionally?In this episode, Blair shares her journey through recurrent loss, IVF, egg donation, and the unexpected reality of postpartum anxiety after finally welcoming her son, Archie.As a labor and delivery nurse, Blair spent years helping other families welcome babies into the world while navigating her own heartbreak behind the scenes. She opens up about repeated miscarriages, the emotional decision to use an egg donor, the moment she “just knew” her donor was meant to be part of their story, and the complicated emotions that came after finally becoming a mother.This conversation explores:• infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss• choosing egg donation• postpartum anxiety after infertility• the pressure to feel “grateful” after finally having a baby• learning to ask for help and give yourself grace• hope, resilience, and continuing to be brave through motherhoodWhether you’re walking through infertility, postpartum, egg donation, or simply trying to navigate motherhood honestly, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.

    I Finally Became a Mom… But I Wasn't Prepared for Postpartum

  6. Jun 24

    If IVF Is So Expensive, Why Transfer Just One Embryo?

    If IVF is so expensive, why would a fertility clinic recommend transferring just one embryo instead of two?It's a question many intended parents ask. After all, if you're investing so much time, money, and emotion into building your family, wouldn't transferring two embryos increase your chances of success?In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Julian Escobar explains why modern IVF treatment has moved toward single embryo transfers and why more embryos don't necessarily mean better outcomes. Drawing from his expertise and personal experience with growing his own family, we discuss the risks associated with multiple pregnancies, how IVF success is measured today, and why the ultimate goal isn't just pregnancy—it's bringing home a healthy baby.In this episode, we discuss:• Single embryo transfer vs. double embryo transfer• Why fertility clinics prioritize healthy outcomes• The risks of twin and multiple pregnancies• Common misconceptions about IVF success• How intended parents can make informed IVF treatment decisionsIf you've ever wondered why fertility doctors often recommend transferring a single embryo, even when transferring two seems like the better bet, this episode will help you understand the reasoning behind one of the most important decisions in IVF and fertility treatment.CONNECT WITH DR. JULIAN ESCOBARhttps://conceivefertilitycenter.com/@drjulianescobarCONNECT WITH GATHER RECORDS COLLECTION & REVIEWhttps://gatherrecords.com/CONNECT WITH EGG DONOR & SURROGATE SOLUTIONShttps://createahappyfamily.com/@createahappyfamily

    If IVF Is So Expensive, Why Transfer Just One Embryo?

  7. Jun 17

    We Met Through Surrogacy. Now We're Family.

    Nick and Bailey met because of surrogacy. They never expected to become family.In this special Father's Day conversation, intended father Nick and surrogate spouse Bailey share how trust, vulnerability, and open communication transformed a surrogacy journey into a lifelong friendship. What started as supporting their wives became a relationship built on respect, honesty, and a shared commitment to helping one family grow.In this episode, we discuss:• The role of the intended father and surrogate spouse• Building trust throughout a surrogacy journey• Supporting your spouse through family building• Communication, respect, and setting expectations• How a surrogacy match became familyWhether you're an intended parent, surrogate, or surrogate spouse, this conversation is a reminder that the relationships built along the journey can be just as meaningful as the destination.CONNECT WITH EGG DONOR & SURROGATE SOLUTIONS@createahappyfamily CONNECT WITH SEEDTRUST ESCROW      #Surrogacy #IntendedParents #FamilyBuilding #Surrogate #IntendedFather #SurrogateSpouse #FamilyThroughSurrogacy #AssistedReproduction #FertilityJourney #CreateAHappyFamily

    We Met Through Surrogacy. Now We're Family.

  8. Jun 10

    IVF Daddies: Don't Navigate This Alone

    Richard and Julio of IVF Daddies share what intended parents need to know about IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, international family building, and why community can make all the difference on your family-building journey.Through their podcast and family-building community, they've helped thousands of intended parents better understand the complex world of assisted reproduction and family building.In this episode, we discuss:• Family building across international borders• Finding trusted professionals and ethical partners• The questions intended parents should be asking• Why education, advocacy, and community matterWhether you're pursuing IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, or simply exploring your options, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to do this alone.CONNECT WITH IVF DaddiesWebsite: https://www.ivfdaddies.com/YouTube: ‪@ivfdaddies‬Instagram: ivfdaddies

    IVF Daddies: Don't Navigate This Alone
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Who knew it could take more than two people to have a baby?  Create A Happy Family is a weekly podcast for anyone exploring surrogacy or egg donation — hopeful parents, surrogates, and egg donors alike.   This show brings you real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations from people who’ve lived it.   Hosted by Whitney Hall — a two-time surrogate and surrogacy coordinator with Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions — each episode offers the clarity, transparency, and support you need to explore your family-building options with confidence.   You’ll hear from intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and professionals, each sharing their unique perspective to help guide yours.   Whether you’re just beginning or deep in the decision-making process, Create A Happy Family will equip you with the knowledge, encouragement, and reassurance to move forward — feeling truly informed and supported.   💫 Creating Happy Families via Egg Donation & Surrogacy, one relationship at a time. Please click -->  Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions to find out more!

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  • Creator
    Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
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