Surrogacy Made Simple

#37 Is embryo donation right for you? an IVF mom's unique choice - Ashley Herring


Listen Later

What do you do with extra embryos?

Your family’s finally complete, and it took a tremendous journey to get here, didnt it? Yet, there's one more decision looming over you. A deeply personal one that could impact your family’s life for years to come. What will you do with the extra embryos?

Ashley Herring was once in your shoes, facing this exact decision.

Now… What would you do with 12 remaining embryos? 

That’s what our guest, Ashley Herring’s, was faced with.  


Listen as she shares:

  • Her journey with PCOS, IVF and the challenges faced along the way

  • The 3 main options available for extra embryos and how she made her decision

  • Advice on finding the right fit when working with agencies and online communities

06:34 Infertility struggles, shame, financial hardship

16:47 What it feels like to finally complete your family 

19:47 Embryo donation - the road less traveled 

23:55 The difference between embryo donation and embryo adoption

26:59 Clinics and agencies that weren't aligned with her values

32:03 Being overwhelmed with hundreds of hopeful parents for her embryos


If you believe embryo donation is the right path but feel uncertain about the process, then tune in to uncover Ashley’s incredible story.

This podcast episode is a must-listen. Hear Ashley Herring’s story and gain insights that can guide you through this complex process. Don't miss out on this invaluable advice—tune in now!


Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

“I love Alyssa and Surrogacy Made Simple.” <– If that sounds like you, please do me a favor by rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to have a great experience with surrogacy. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!


Links mentioned in the episode 

Surrogacy Starter Kit

BloomBridge Surrogacy App

Ashley Herring - Instagram


...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Surrogacy Made SimpleBy Alyssa Small Layne, MD

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

9 ratings


More shows like Surrogacy Made Simple

View all
Hidden Brain by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

Hidden Brain

43,540 Listeners

NPR News Now by NPR

NPR News Now

14,356 Listeners

Judge John Hodgman by John Hodgman and Maximum Fun

Judge John Hodgman

7,688 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

112,454 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,402 Listeners

Call Her Daddy by Alex Cooper

Call Her Daddy

165,706 Listeners

On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

27,904 Listeners

Fiction - Comedy Fiction by The Sunset Explorers

Fiction - Comedy Fiction

6,448 Listeners

SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

58,247 Listeners

The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

The Ezra Klein Show

16,097 Listeners

The Money with Katie Show by Morning Brew

The Money with Katie Show

1,527 Listeners

Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari by Dear Media

Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari

3,400 Listeners

Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast by Carey Flamer-Powell

Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast

17 Listeners

Khloé in Wonder Land by Khloé Kardashian

Khloé in Wonder Land

2,426 Listeners

Surrogacy Warrior by Kimberly Surratt

Surrogacy Warrior

4 Listeners