Episode 6: Jaclyn Misch (MRKH, Surrogacy, IVF, Advocacy) On this episode of The Infertile Diaries, we have the incredible honor of welcoming Jaclyn Misch, former Miss Michigan, whose personal journey has transformed her platform into a powerful voice for women living with MRKH syndrome, a rare condition in which a woman is born with an absent or underdeveloped uterus. Jaclyn takes us back to the moment she received her diagnosis at just 16 years old and shares the emotional and physical journey that followed as she pursued IVF and surrogacy in hopes of becoming a mother. She opens up about welcoming her son, Logan, while also vulnerably sharing the devastating heartbreak of losing her daughter, Harper, at 20 weeks in utero. Through unimaginable loss, financial and emotional challenges, and the uncertainty that can accompany infertility and surrogacy, Jaclyn continued moving forward with faith, perseverance, and an unwavering hope of building her family. But her story doesn’t stop there. Jaclyn shares her experience with surrogacy and induced lactation, including the Newman-Goldfarb Protocol and the incredible possibility of breastfeeding without experiencing pregnancy herself. She also takes us behind the scenes of her pageant journey and shares how she has used public speaking and her platform to raise awareness for MRKH and advocate for women facing similar diagnoses. This is a deeply personal conversation about infertility, child loss, surrogacy, faith, motherhood, and the courage it takes to keep going when the path to building your family looks completely different than you ever imagined. Jaclyn’s story is ultimately one of hope and a powerful reminder of what can happen when we continue to persevere, hold onto our faith, and refuse to give up on the dream placed on our hearts. In this episode, we dive into: MRKH syndrome & MRKH awarenessReceiving an infertility diagnosis at 16IVF & fertility treatmentGestational surrogacyPregnancy & child lossBuilding a family after infertilityInduced lactation & the Newman-Goldfarb ProtocolFaith through grief and uncertaintyResilience & perseveranceMotherhoodAdvocacy & infertility awarenessJaclyn’s pageant journeyFinding hope when your path looks different than you imaginedBe sure to subscribe and follow along as we release new episodes every other week. Resources Mentioned Follow Jaclyn Misch: Instagram: @jaclynmisch MRKH Support: Beautiful You MRKH Foundation www.beautifulyoumrkh.org Jaclyn’s Pregnancy Journal for Intended Parents Using a Gestational Carrier: https://a.co/d/03Wtnkw1 The Newman Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation: https://static.health-e-learning.com/i/BE09-ITA/The%20Newman%20Goldfarb%20Protocols.pdf Everyone Deserves a Family — Infertility Grants: Everyonedeservesafamilygrants.com Online Infertility Support: Instagram: @Hope.Infertility The Barren Cry: An Infertility & Miscarriage Devotional: https://a.co/d/01DcGhQc Hope Infertility Support Group: https://www.ourfamily.church/small-group-details?id=2121 Connect With The Infertile Diaries Instagram: @infertilediariespodcast We would love to hear your stories, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Email: infertilediariespodcast@gmail.com From heartbreak to hope. Hope lives here. *The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances. The views and experiences expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or pastoral counseling.
