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Ep. 18: Independent Surrogacy: Learn How Surrogacy Without an Agency IS Possible

Sep 25, 2020 | Episodes, Intended Parents, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1

After being in the industry for now 20 years, I’ve become increasingly troubled by the realization that a huge percentage of people can’t fulfill their dreams of parenthood because of the staggering costs. IVF is expensive. Surrogacy is expensive. And these costs keep too many people from pursuing their dreams of becoming parents. So yes, I am an agency owner, but I know that agency costs can be prohibitive. Because of this, I’m on a mission to make it known that you CAN do surrogacy without an agency. It IS possible to have a successful surrogacy journey without paying thousands upon thousands of dollars in agency fees. And I’m here today to tell you how it’s done.

Ep 17 Part 2 | Broken Brown Egg at the Fertility Cafe: Personal Stories of Infertility in the African-American Community

Sep 18, 2020 | Episodes, Intended Parents, Interviews, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1

Black women experience infertility at almost 2x the rate of our counterparts and yet we are least likely to seek treatment. In addition, many conditions that directly impact fertility, such as fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, and others disproportionately affect black women as well. The harmful stereotypical belief that black women are somehow more fertile, or that we don’t participate in foster care, adoption, or fertility treatments is yet another factor. Newsflash: We aren’t, and we do.

Together, Regina Townsend – founder of The Broken Brown Egg – and Eloise Drane are partnering to encourage other Black women to begin this very important dialogue of reproductive health and fertility.

Ep 17 Part 1 | Broken Brown Egg at the Fertility Cafe: Personal Stories of Infertility in the African-American Community

Sep 11, 2020 | Episodes, Intended Parents, Interviews, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1

Black women experience infertility at almost 2x the rate of our counterparts and yet we are least likely to seek treatment. In addition, many conditions that directly impact fertility, such as fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, and others disproportionately affect black women as well. The harmful stereotypical belief that black women are somehow more fertile, or that we don’t participate in foster care, adoption, or fertility treatments is yet another factor. Newsflash: We aren’t, and we do.

Together, Regina Townsend – founder of The Broken Brown Egg – and Eloise Drane are partnering to encourage other Black women to begin this very important dialogue of reproductive health and fertility.

Ep 16 | Gaining Fertility Benefits and Insurance Coverage with Advocate Davina Fankhauser

Sep 4, 2020 | Episodes, Intended Parents, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1

Eloise talks fertility benefits and how to secure insurance coverage for your family building efforts with infertility advocate Davina Fankhauser of Fertility Within Reach.

Ep 15 | Becoming an Egg Donor: Do You REALLY Understand the Donation Process?

Aug 28, 2020 | Egg Donors, Episodes, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1

This episode will inspire you and inform you so that you can move through this journey with confidence and make your egg donation journey a fulfilling one. Listen in as Eloise addresses some of the more commonly asked questions potential egg donors have and some of the less obvious ones which are equally as important, such as: What is your ‘why’ for becoming an egg donor? Are you ready for the psychological and emotional impact of egg donation? What are the potential pitfalls of egg donation? Will my future fertility be affected? How do you feel about the concept of limited anonymity in the age of rapid DNA testing?

You CAN Do This! A Five-Time Gestational Surrogate Tells Her Story

Aug 21, 2020 | Episodes, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1, Surrogates

You’ve been thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate for a while now. For months, maybe even years, you’ve thought about what it would be like to give someone the precious gift of motherhood or fatherhood. So what’s stopping you from pursing your calling? In this week’s episode, Eloise talks with 5-time surrogate Rebekah Hills about the highs and not-so-highs of surrogacy.

Episode 13. Becoming a Surrogate: Do You REALLY Understand the Process?

Aug 14, 2020 | Episodes, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1, Surrogates

Why is your BMI is so important when becoming a surrogate? Can I be a surrogate if I take an anti-depressant? Will I be disqualified because I receive food stamps or medicaid? In this episode, we focus on the more complicated and emotionally charged surrogacy topics specifically relevant to your journey to become a surrogate.

Episode 12. A Spouse’s Perspective on His Wife Becoming a Surrogate

Aug 7, 2020 | Episodes, Intended Parents, Most Recent, Real Talks, Season 1, Surrogates

You want to become a surrogate, but you’re wondering how to make sure your partner or spouse is on board with your decision? Eloise’s husband Anthony joins her to have an open, honest, and REAL discussion about a spouse’s reaction to his wife becoming a surrogate.

Episode 03. Black Women and Infertility: Real Talk with Dr. Monica Best

Feb 27, 2020 | Episodes, Intended Parents, Real Talks, Season 1

Why does fertility remain a taboo topic in the African American community? One of Atlanta’s top Reproductive Endocrinologists, Dr. Monica Best, shares her perspective

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