In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, therapist, educator, and host of The Misconceptions Podcast, for a deeply honest and compassionate conversation about surrogacy— the hopes, complexities, grief, joy, and emotional labor that shape this path to parenthood. 

Dvora shares what intended parents often navigate beneath the surface: the grief of letting go of a hoped-for pregnancy, the vulnerability of trusting another person with your baby, and the invisible emotional work that unfolds long before birth and long after.

This conversation between with Dvora brings clarity to a journey that is too often misunderstood and oversimplified.

Together, Kayleigh and Dvora explore:

🤍 The emotional realities intended parents face long before choosing surrogacy
💔 The grief and loss that can accompany the decision not to carry a pregnancy yourself
🤝 Building trust, communication, and connection with a gestational carrier
🧠 What trauma, infertility, or past births can bring into the surrogacy process
🩺 The challenges of navigating medical systems when you’re not the patient but deeply impacted
👶 Preparing for birth as an intended parent — the hopes, fears, and unknowns

This conversation shines a light on the emotional complexity of surrogacy — the beauty, the grief, the profound relational bonds, and the internal work that often goes unseen. Whether you’re considering surrogacy, supporting someone through it, or simply wanting to understand it more deeply, Dvora’s story offers validation, insight, and heart.

Resources & Links

🎙 Listen to The Misconceptions Podcast
💜 Connect with Dvora: @parentingwithdvora
💬 Connect with Kayleigh: @thebirthtrauma_mama
🌐 Learn more at HoldingHopePerinatal.com

For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.

Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.

Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.