I Want to Put a Baby in You!

Episode 26: The Long, LONG Road To Growing A Family with Melissa Dias


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Melissa Dias went through an unbelievable journey to grow her family and never gave up on her dreams of having children. She now is an active advocate for ethical surrogacy in hopes of inspiring and assisting others who are going through the same or similar journeys.
Listen as Melissa talks about:
• Her struggle with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) diagnosis in her early 20s which began her infertility journey.
• Her many rounds of clomid, IUIs, and IVF.
• The tragic decision she was forced make to save her own life.
• Her traumatic pregnancy experience that let her to explore surrogacy as an option to grow her family.
• Her unbelievable start of her surrogacy journey and trying to find a good surrogate match - 3rd times a charm.
• Why she started the Surrogacy Agency Review Board.
• Her tips on what makes a good agency versus a bad agency.
Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903.
Learn more about our podcast: iwanttoputababyinyou.com
Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: brightfuturesfamilies.com
Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: trachmanlawcenter.com
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