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68) How Two Dads Rewrote Belgium’s Surrogacy Story
Love brought them to Ibiza. Parenthood took them on a journey through egg donation, surrogacy, and the fight for LGBTQ+ family rights in Belgium.
In this deeply personal episode, Richard Westoby sits down with Guy, co-author of a new book about love, resilience, and the modern family. Together with his husband Milan, Guy opens up about their Ibiza wedding, the emotional challenge of choosing the right egg donor, and their dream to inspire better surrogacy legislation in Belgium.
Their story isn’t just about having kids — it’s about visibility, courage, and changing how Europe understands family. 🌈
🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation about love, advocacy, and the future of parenthood in Europe.
👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to amplify LGBTQ+ family stories that deserve to be heard.
IVFDADDIES NEWS
Keywords
Guy & Milan — Belgian LGBTQ+ parents, advocates for surrogacy law reform, and authors inspiring families across Europe.
Richard Westoby — IVF Daddies co-host and surrogacy pioneer championing intended-parent rights worldwide.
Ibiza, surrogacy, egg donation, LGBTQ+ families, parenthood, family advocacy, Belgium, parenting journey, love, family stories
In this episode, Richard Westby speaks with Guy, who shares his journey of love, marriage, and parenthood with his husband Milan. They discuss their wedding in Ibiza, the challenges they faced in choosing an egg donor, and their experiences with surrogacy. Guy also talks about their new book, which aims to inspire other LGBTQ+ families and advocate for better legislation in Belgium regarding surrogacy. The conversation highlights the importance of sharing positive family stories and using their platform to inspire change.
Takeaways
Guy and Milan got married in Ibiza in 2020.
They started their journey to parenthood after their wedding.
Choosing the right egg donor was a significant challenge.
Genetic testing is crucial when selecting an egg donor.
They wanted their children to have the option to contact their donor.
Guy wrote a book to share their family's story.
Their story aims to inspire other LGBTQ+ families in Belgium.
Positive media coverage has helped change perceptions.
They hope to influence legislation on surrogacy in Belgium.
Using their platform for advocacy is important to them.
Chapters
00:00 Journey to Parenthood: A Love Story
02:43 Navigating the Surrogacy Process
05:11 The Impact of Their Story on Society
07:38 Advocacy for Change in Belgium
If this episode moved you, follow IVF Daddies on your favorite platform, share it with someone dreaming of parenthood, and tag us to help bring more visibility to LGBTQ+ families everywhere.
"We wanted to tell our own story from the start."
"Using your platform for good is important."
"Thank you for being here today."
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By JULIO GAGGIA AND RICHARD WESTOBY
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Love brought them to Ibiza. Parenthood took them on a journey through egg donation, surrogacy, and the fight for LGBTQ+ family rights in Belgium.
In this deeply personal episode, Richard Westoby sits down with Guy, co-author of a new book about love, resilience, and the modern family. Together with his husband Milan, Guy opens up about their Ibiza wedding, the emotional challenge of choosing the right egg donor, and their dream to inspire better surrogacy legislation in Belgium.
Their story isn’t just about having kids — it’s about visibility, courage, and changing how Europe understands family. 🌈
🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation about love, advocacy, and the future of parenthood in Europe.
👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to amplify LGBTQ+ family stories that deserve to be heard.
IVFDADDIES NEWS
Keywords
Guy & Milan — Belgian LGBTQ+ parents, advocates for surrogacy law reform, and authors inspiring families across Europe.
Richard Westoby — IVF Daddies co-host and surrogacy pioneer championing intended-parent rights worldwide.
Ibiza, surrogacy, egg donation, LGBTQ+ families, parenthood, family advocacy, Belgium, parenting journey, love, family stories
In this episode, Richard Westby speaks with Guy, who shares his journey of love, marriage, and parenthood with his husband Milan. They discuss their wedding in Ibiza, the challenges they faced in choosing an egg donor, and their experiences with surrogacy. Guy also talks about their new book, which aims to inspire other LGBTQ+ families and advocate for better legislation in Belgium regarding surrogacy. The conversation highlights the importance of sharing positive family stories and using their platform to inspire change.
Takeaways
Guy and Milan got married in Ibiza in 2020.
They started their journey to parenthood after their wedding.
Choosing the right egg donor was a significant challenge.
Genetic testing is crucial when selecting an egg donor.
They wanted their children to have the option to contact their donor.
Guy wrote a book to share their family's story.
Their story aims to inspire other LGBTQ+ families in Belgium.
Positive media coverage has helped change perceptions.
They hope to influence legislation on surrogacy in Belgium.
Using their platform for advocacy is important to them.
Chapters
00:00 Journey to Parenthood: A Love Story
02:43 Navigating the Surrogacy Process
05:11 The Impact of Their Story on Society
07:38 Advocacy for Change in Belgium
If this episode moved you, follow IVF Daddies on your favorite platform, share it with someone dreaming of parenthood, and tag us to help bring more visibility to LGBTQ+ families everywhere.
"We wanted to tell our own story from the start."
"Using your platform for good is important."
"Thank you for being here today."