Codi, an experienced surrogate, shares her raw, real surrogacy story from her teenage calling to navigating contracts, pregnancy and emotional recovery with American Surrogacy.
In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Codi, a surrogate who opens up about her unique experience carrying for another family. Codi walks us through the highs and lows of her journey including medical hurdles, emotional dynamics, postpartum healing and the beautiful bond she formed with the family she helped.
Whether you're curious about becoming a surrogate, an intended parent or simply drawn to powerful human stories, this episode delivers truth, vulnerability and inspiration.
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https://www.americansurrogacy.com/surrogate/surrogate_free_info?ref=asytsur
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https://www.americansurrogacy.com/parents/parents_free_info?ref=asytip
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - What Led Codi to Consider Becoming a Surrogate?
02:35 - Her Husband’s Support & Contract Language
03:54 - Why Codi Chose American Surrogacy
07:55 - The Emotions of the Screening Process
11:49 - The Length of Codi's Journey
13:28 - Choosing & Connecting with Intended Parents
15:31 - Questions for Intended Parents
17:54 - Why They Were the Right Match
18:36 - Getting to Know the Intended Parents
22:26 - Postpartum Emotions
23:30 - Explaining Surrogacy to Your Family & Strangers
27:21 - The Embryo Transfer Process
29:55 - "[Belly shots] were overall the hardest for me."
33:58 - The Emotions of Transfer Day
35:43 - How Codi Envisioned Her Birth Plan [Using a Doula]
41:40 - How the Intended Parents Supported Codi through the Process
44:54 - The Proud Feeling Codi Shares about Surrogacy
46:08 - How Codi's Children Reacted to Surrogacy
46:54 - What Surprised Codi the Most about her Experience
50:44 - How Surrogacy Shaped Codi
52:10 - Codi's Advice to Those Considering Surrogacy
54:14 - Outro
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