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Sometimes it takes a village to make a daddy. Welcome to IVFDADDIES, where we blow the lid off IVF, surrogacy, same sex step-parent modern family‑making. We're Richard (surrogacy pioneer) and Julio (digital culture maker), and this is the show we wish had existed when we started our own journeys. 14 years ago, Richard set out to become a dad via IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. Now he’s dragging ... more

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In this episode IVF Daddies examines how modern family building is evolving beyond clinics and contracts into community infrastructure.

We sit down with the founders of Families Out Loud to analyze what has changed in the surrogacy landscape over th... more

What happens when a non-profit succeeds so completely that it stops being charity and becomes infrastructure?

In this episode of IVF Daddies, we sit down with Ron Poole-Dayan, founder of Men Having Babies, to examine how gay fatherhood moved from le... more

What if some of the most damaging IVF advice women hear doesn’t come from social media, but from oversimplified medical reassurance and pop-culture fertility narratives?

In this episode of IVF Daddies, Richard Westoby sits down with reproductive end... more

Trying to build a family is hard. Doing it without a clear legal framework makes everything heavier.

In this episode of IVF Daddies, we share what it really means to try to become parents in the Netherlands — a system filled with uncertainty, legal ... more

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Dr. Linnea Goodman
Fertility specialist at Virginia Fertility and IVF
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Episode: 69) AMH, FSH & WTF? — THE FERTILITY TEST NO ONE EXPLAINS AFTER 35
Lauren Garrett
Genetics counselor from Pacific Northwest Fertility
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Episode: 67) THE DECISION THAT ALMOST ENDED OUR SURRUGACY JOURNEY
Dr. Nurit Winkler
Reproductive endocrinologist at Los Angeles Reproductive Center
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Episode: 66) FERTILITY MARKETING ≠ MEDICAL TRUTH
Dr. Connor Curley
Owner of Phytofix and a nutrition expert
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Episode: 65) CAN FOOD FIX FERTILITY? THE DOCTOR WHO SAYS YES.
Dr. Deirdre Conway
A fertility expert with nearly 15 years of experience at the Utah Fertility Center.
Utah Fertility Center
Episode: 64) WHAT MAKES A FERTILITY TREATMENT SUCCESSFUL
Dr. Meredith Brower
Medical expert from Reproductive Partners Medical Group
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Episode: 63) EMBRYO TRANSFER EXPLAINED
Dr. Carrie Wambach
A medical expert discussing fertility and hormonal balance
Episode: 62) UNLOCKING THE SECRET FOR WOMEN'S HORMONAL BALANCE
Rich Vaughn
Legal Expert at International Fertility Law Group
International Fertility Law Group
Episode: 53) IS TRUMP CHANGING SURROGACY BIRTHRIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP WITH NEW ELECTION?
Dr. Huang
Fertility expert discussing safety and procedures during natural disasters
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Episode: 51) IS IVF SAFE DURING THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES?

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Richard Westoby
Host and surrogacy pioneer, Richard Westoby shares his journey toward parenthood through IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. He engages with guests and discusses key fertility topics.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Excellent Resource

    Thank you IVF Daddies for creating this approachable and informative resource for families!

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68) How Two Dads Rewrote Belgium’s Surrogacy Story
Q: Do you think the law here in Belgium could change to benefit?
Yes, with a new government focusing on organizing surrogacy in Belgium, our story may have contributed to this change.
68) How Two Dads Rewrote Belgium’s Surrogacy Story
Q: Tell me about the process. How did it work?
The process involved a lot of paperwork and finding the right egg donor, which took considerable time due to challenges with genetic disorders.
63) EMBRYO TRANSFER EXPLAINED
Q: How many shots of estrogen and progesterone would one take?
Estrogen is usually administered every third night, while progesterone varies by individual doctor protocols.
63) EMBRYO TRANSFER EXPLAINED
Q: How would you see if the estrogen treatment is not working?
By doing ultrasound to check the thickness and appearance of the uterine lining.
53) IS TRUMP CHANGING SURROGACY BIRTHRIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP WITH NEW ELECTION?
Q: What then for those parents who have a pregnant surrogate that are not from the United States, what could potentially be an outcome?
They will need some other travel document to get home since they cannot apply for a US passport for their child without citizenship.

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Focusing on the complexities of family-building, this show explores topics surrounding IVF, surrogacy, and parenting within the LGBTQ+ community. Hosts Richard and Julio share their personal journeys while also engaging leading experts and parents who offer insights on fertility treatments, emotional challenges, and navigating parenting as part of modern family dynamics. The conversations are heartfelt and at times humorous, providing a relatable space for others embarking on similar journeys to parenthood. Listeners can expect to find not only medical and emotional guidance but also personal stories that inspire and advocate for inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ families.

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