A Surrogacy Journey with Jennifer Torkelson

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Here’s what to expect in this episode:

How do you become a gestational surrogate? What are they?
Do you get to see the kids grow up as a surrogate parent?
The potential legal paperwork you might have to go through if you’re planning to utilize the benefits of surrogacy.
And much more!

About Jennifer Torkelson:

I am a full circle birth wbnh gvorker supporting families in our surrounding area... In the sense that I

support families from “trying to conceive” all the way through the postpartum/breastfeeding

journey.

I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula offering support emotionally and physically during

pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. I have been DONA trained for years, and most recently

certified through Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula program. Offering different comfort techniques for

childbirth helps support the mother’s body as she works with her baby towards their birthing

time. Emotionally, we are not limited to just the mother as a doula. As a doula I also support

mother’s birthing partner during her birthing time.

I am a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) supporting mothers and babies with their

breastfeeding journey. I offer support for clients in-home, so they are in their own environment

where they are most comfortable (Mother and baby). Empowering women in understanding their

own bodies abilities is an amazing opportunity.

I am also a Certified ChildBirth Educator through Lamaze International and Hypnobabies

Childbirth Hypnosis. I offer Lamaze in an informal setting with parents usually within their own

home. For Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis the fully comprehensive childbirth education is a

six-week program. It offers resources for any situation you may encounter during your birthing

time regardless of birthing location. On top of the information and resources covered,

self-hypnosis is taught for the mother to utilize and tools for the birthing partner & Doula to use

to help mom stay in her deep hypnosis.

Another amazing service offered for postpartum mothers is Placenta Encapsulation. Some of

the suggested benefits are increased energy, increased milk production, increased hemoglobin,

more balanced hormone support to help keep postpartum depression at bay.

As a student midwife I look forward to fully supporting mothers and families during their entire

pregnancy journey. Supporting mothers and families outside of the hospital setting and bringing

birth back to its roots. Moving the mentality away from being a procedure needing constant

monitoring and interventions and bringing it back to a natural part of life being supported.

Now bringing it back to full circle birth worker, I am also a Gestational Surrogate.

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