Create A Happy Family

Hannah first considered egg donation as a way to help pay for college. What she didn't expect was how much the experience would change her life.
In this episode, Hannah shares her journey as an egg donor, from seeing an ad on social media and navigating the screening process to helping create a family and learning that one of her donations resulted in a live birth. Now pregnant with her own daughter, she reflects on egg donation with an entirely new perspective and explains why she says she'd do it again.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Why Hannah chose to become an egg donor
• Common fears and misconceptions about egg donation
• The egg donation process and what to expect
• Egg banks vs. private donation
• Learning that a donation resulted in a baby
• How becoming pregnant changed her perspective on helping other families

Whether you're considering becoming an egg donor or simply curious about the experience, Hannah offers an honest look at the process, the impact it had on her life, and the families she helped along the way.

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Every few months, another headline or proposed law leaves intended parents and surrogates wondering:

“How could this impact my journey?”

In this episode, ART attorney Joni Franklin breaks down what’s actually changing in surrogacy and IVF law, what people are misunderstanding online, and what intended parents and surrogates should really be paying attention to right now.

We discuss evolving regulations, growing oversight, compensation shifts, legal misconceptions, and why experienced professionals matter more than ever in today’s landscape.

This conversation isn’t about panic. It’s about clarity, realistic expectations, and moving through this process with confidence.

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Learning how to choose a surrogacy agency is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, whether you're hoping to become a surrogate or grow your family through surrogacy.

But not all surrogacy agencies operate the same way.

In this episode of Create A Happy Family, the Education and Matching Team at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions shares what every surrogate and intended parent should know before saying yes to a surrogacy agency. From matching and education to communication, screening, advocacy, and support, we discuss the questions you should be asking and the standards every agency should meet.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to choose a surrogacy agency
Questions to ask before signing with an agency
Red flags to watch for
What ethical agency standards look like
How agencies should support surrogates throughout their journey
How agencies should support intended parents from match to delivery
Why communication, transparency, and advocacy matter

Whether you're just beginning your research or deciding between agencies, our hope is that this conversation helps you move forward with confidence and clarity.

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What happens after infertility… when you finally become a mom, but still find yourself struggling emotionally?

In this episode, Blair shares her journey through recurrent loss, IVF, egg donation, and the unexpected reality of postpartum anxiety after finally welcoming her son, Archie.

As a labor and delivery nurse, Blair spent years helping other families welcome babies into the world while navigating her own heartbreak behind the scenes. She opens up about repeated miscarriages, the emotional decision to use an egg donor, the moment she “just knew” her donor was meant to be part of their story, and the complicated emotions that came after finally becoming a mother.

This conversation explores:
• infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss
• choosing egg donation
• postpartum anxiety after infertility
• the pressure to feel “grateful” after finally having a baby
• learning to ask for help and give yourself grace
• hope, resilience, and continuing to be brave through motherhood

Whether you’re walking through infertility, postpartum, egg donation, or simply trying to navigate motherhood honestly, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.

If IVF is so expensive, why would a fertility clinic recommend transferring just one embryo instead of two?

It's a question many intended parents ask. After all, if you're investing so much time, money, and emotion into building your family, wouldn't transferring two embryos increase your chances of success?

In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Julian Escobar explains why modern IVF treatment has moved toward single embryo transfers and why more embryos don't necessarily mean better outcomes. Drawing from his expertise and personal experience with growing his own family, we discuss the risks associated with multiple pregnancies, how IVF success is measured today, and why the ultimate goal isn't just pregnancy—it's bringing home a healthy baby.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Single embryo transfer vs. double embryo transfer
• Why fertility clinics prioritize healthy outcomes
• The risks of twin and multiple pregnancies
• Common misconceptions about IVF success
• How intended parents can make informed IVF treatment decisions

If you've ever wondered why fertility doctors often recommend transferring a single embryo, even when transferring two seems like the better bet, this episode will help you understand the reasoning behind one of the most important decisions in IVF and fertility treatment.

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Nick and Bailey met because of surrogacy. They never expected to become family.

In this special Father's Day conversation, intended father Nick and surrogate spouse Bailey share how trust, vulnerability, and open communication transformed a surrogacy journey into a lifelong friendship. What started as supporting their wives became a relationship built on respect, honesty, and a shared commitment to helping one family grow.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The role of the intended father and surrogate spouse
• Building trust throughout a surrogacy journey
• Supporting your spouse through family building
• Communication, respect, and setting expectations
• How a surrogacy match became family

Whether you're an intended parent, surrogate, or surrogate spouse, this conversation is a reminder that the relationships built along the journey can be just as meaningful as the destination.

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Richard and Julio of IVF Daddies share what intended parents need to know about IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, international family building, and why community can make all the difference on your family-building journey.

Through their podcast and family-building community, they've helped thousands of intended parents better understand the complex world of assisted reproduction and family building.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Family building across international borders
• Finding trusted professionals and ethical partners
• The questions intended parents should be asking
• Why education, advocacy, and community matter

Whether you're pursuing IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, or simply exploring your options, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to do this alone.

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Website: https://www.ivfdaddies.com/
YouTube: ‪@ivfdaddies‬
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AI, embryo technology, and personalized fertility treatment are changing the future of fertility care, but what does that actually mean for patients?

In this episode, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Meir Olcha breaks down how fertility care is evolving through AI-assisted technology, precision medicine, embryo imaging, and more individualized approaches to IVF treatment.

We also discuss why human connection, transparency, and patient advocacy still matter just as much as innovation, especially in a process that can often feel overwhelming and uncertain.

In this conversation, we cover:

* how AI is already being used in fertility care
* the future of embryo selection and IVF technology
* what personalized fertility treatment actually means
* balancing innovation with realistic expectations
* fertility care for LGBTQ intended parents
* how patients can navigate misinformation online
* why individualized care matters in IVF, surrogacy, and egg donation journeys

Whether you’re considering IVF, exploring surrogacy or egg donation, preserving your fertility, or simply curious about where reproductive medicine is headed, this episode offers an honest and hopeful look at what’s changing in fertility care, and what patients should really pay attention to.

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Website: https://www.iperchfertility.com
Instagram: @meirolchamd @perchfertility

Choosing an egg donor can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re navigating cost, timelines, and decisions that feel deeply personal.

In this episode, Egg Donor Matching Coordinator Katie G. breaks down what intended parents are really facing at the beginning of the process, from sticker shock and insurance confusion to the emotional weight of finding the right donor.

We also discuss:
fresh vs. frozen egg donation
what actually happens behind the scenes during matching
common misconceptions around donor cycles
how agencies support intended parents through the process
and how to move forward with more clarity and less fear

If you’re considering egg donation and wondering where to even begin, this episode is a grounded, honest look at what to expect and how to navigate the process with confidence.

In this episode, we’re joined by reproductive psychologist Dr. Julie Bindeman to explore one of the most difficult, and important, conversations that can arise in a surrogacy journey.

Dr. Bindeman works with intended parents, surrogates, and donors navigating the emotional complexities of third-party reproduction. Together we discuss why some conversations feel hard to approach, why they matter early in the matching process, and how thoughtful communication can help protect everyone involved.

If you're exploring surrogacy as an intended parent or considering becoming a surrogate, this episode offers insight, perspective, and guidance.