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Shannon's Surrogacy

Released Sunday, 3rd March 2019
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Shannon's Surrogacy

Shannon's Surrogacy

Shannon's Surrogacy

Shannon's Surrogacy

Sunday, 3rd March 2019
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Intro quote from the movie Juno
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  • 1:44 - We lay things out that that, contractually, cannot be discussed.
  • 2:30 - What are some qualifications to become a surrogate?
  • 3:59 - Our guest, Shannon, describes how she met with the intended parents (IPs)
  • 6:25 - Do IPs ask to see Shannon's baby bump?
  • 7:09 - How are medical bills and related expenses covered/paid for?
  • 9:34 - How far along are you?
  • 10:50 - Shannon compares this pregnancy to her past ones
  • 12:24 - What dictates how much, if any, interaction she'll have with the baby
  • 13:57 - The different types of surrogacy
  • 15:00 - Shannon describes the transfer process of the fertilized eggs
  • 17:02 - What role do IPs have in the delivery process?
  • 19:18 - I manage to crowbar the movie, Baby Mama, into the discussion
  • 20:28 - We talk about the lead up to the transfer and match, along with motivations to become a surrogate mother
  •  29:36 - What were the reactions of friends/family to the surrogacy?
  • 31:49 - Sofia's Broken Crayon
  • 36:04 - Shannon discusses the possibility of her having more children of her own or serving as a surrogate again
  • 38:55 - We discuss surrogacy's increasing role in mainstream spotlight
  • 40:35 - Shannon explains whether she has any concerns about the situation going forward
  • 42:08 - Advice is giving to anyone considering to become a surrogate
  • 44:54 - Closing comments 
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