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A surrogacy journey can look perfect on paper and still fall apart in real life if nobody talks about boundaries. We’re Kenedi and Ellen, and we’re joined by repeat guests Sophia (experienced surrogate and agency owner) and Sara (currently on her second journey) to get brutally practical about what boundaries actually mean when you’re living it: match calls with strangers, vulnerable medical appointments, emotional setbacks like failed transfers, and the high-stakes intensity of delivery day.

We compare how “old school” surrogacy often treated carriers like a vessel with little control, then move into what healthy boundaries look like now, especially in the hospital. Sara shares what it means to be the patient first, how labor and delivery teams protect the birthing space, and why simple consent practices like introductions and limiting observers matter. We also talk about ongoing communication, how to leave room for expectations to change, and how mutual respect makes boundaries easier because you aren’t constantly policing basic decency.

Then we get into the modern headache nobody can ignore: social media. Do you follow each other, post bump updates, share ultrasounds, or keep everything offline? We cover oversharing risks, accidental privacy leaks (names, DOB, clinic info), and how to ask for consent without making it awkward. Finally, we address agency boundaries, HIPAA and medical record access, and the questions every surrogate should ask before signing anything, including how much an agency is involved and who they’re really representing.

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