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The fertility industry will take $200,000 from you before anyone explains what you're actually doing. We fix that. IVF. Surrogacy. Egg donation. Real costs. Real timelines. What clinics don't tell you. What lawyers bury in contracts. What no one warns you about until it's too late. Richard Westoby navigated this for 14 years. Julio Gaggia decoded it so you don't have to start from zero. Start with... more

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You've done the research. You've read the blogs. But there's a specific moment in the IVF journey that almost every gay man gets blindsided by and it's not the one you think.

Dr. Michael Gornaccia of New England Fertility Instit... more

Candy Crash spent 25 years believing she was not allowed to want a family. Ten weeks ago, she became a dad.

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00:00 Introduction to Parenthood Journey

01:16 The Emotional Growth of Becoming a Parent

03:21 Experiences as an Au Pair and Chan... more

Most people start this journey knowing the cost. Nobody warns them about everything else.

Katy Encalade has been a surrogate herself. Now she runs one of the most respected egg donation and surrogacy agencies in the US. This conversation is the one ... more

The legal ground under surrogacy is shifting. For once it is shifting in your favor.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you have been quietly terrified about what this administration means for your family, this is the episode that answers it directly. No vague r... more

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Dr. Linnea Goodman
Fertility specialist at Virginia Fertility and IVF
Virginia Fertility and IVF
Episode: 69) YOUR FERTILITY TEST RESULTS ARE NOT TELLING YOU WHAT YOUR DOCTOR IMPLIED THEY WERE TELLING YOU
Lauren Garrett
Genetics counselor from Pacific Northwest Fertility
Pacific Northwest Fertility
Episode: 67) THE GENETIC TEST RESULT THAT ALMOST ENDED OUR SURROGACY JOURNEY BEFORE IT STARTED
Dr. Nurit Winkler
Reproductive endocrinologist at Los Angeles Reproductive Center
Los Angeles Reproductive Center
Episode: 66) THE FERTILITY INDUSTRY IS SELLING YOU TREATMENTS YOU MAY NOT NEED: A DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST SPEAKS
Dr. Connor Curley
Owner of Phytofix and a nutrition expert
Phytofix
Episode: 65) HE GOT MS AT 15 THEN BUILT THE SCIENCE THAT LINKS WHAT YOU EAT TO WHETHER YOUR IVF WORKS
Dr. Deirdre Conway
A fertility expert with nearly 15 years of experience at the Utah Fertility Center.
Utah Fertility Center
Episode: 64) THE FERTILITY CLINIC SUCCESS RATE ON THEIR WEBSITE IS NOT THE NUMBER THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS
Dr. Meredith Brower
Medical expert from Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Episode: 63) THE DAY YOUR EMBRYO IS TRANSFERRED: WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN THAT ROOM THAT NOBODY DESCRIBES
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
Reproductive Partners
Episode: 51) IS IVF SAFE DURING THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES?
Dr. Carrie Wambach
A medical professional discussing the effects of Ozempic on fertility
Episode: 48) OZEMPIC A GAME CHANGER FOR FERTILITY

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Richard Westoby
Host with a background in surrogacy and IVF, often guiding conversations on nontraditional family-building.

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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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    lshahine
    United States6 months ago

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Highly informative on fertility options and LGBTQ+ family-building.
Accessible explanations of complex medical topics.
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68) THEY GOT MARRIED IN IBIZA THEN SPENT YEARS FIGHTING BELGIUM'S SURROGACY SYSTEM TO BECOME FATHERS
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) THEY GOT MARRIED IN IBIZA THEN SPENT YEARS FIGHTING BELGIUM'S SURROGACY SYSTEM TO BECOME FATHERS
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) THE DAY YOUR EMBRYO IS TRANSFERRED: WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN THAT ROOM THAT NOBODY DESCRIBES
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) THE DAY YOUR EMBRYO IS TRANSFERRED: WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN THAT ROOM THAT NOBODY DESCRIBES
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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A show focused on IVF, surrogacy, and modern LGBTQ+ family-building, featuring in-depth conversations with fertility specialists, genetic counselors, and practitioners, as well as personal stories from LGBTQ+ parents navigating surrogacy, egg donation, and the IVF journey. Episodes frequently cover medical processes (embryo transfer, hormone testing, genetic screening), policy and access issues, and how lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional support intersect with fertility. The format blends expert insight with personal storytelling, making complex topics accessible for peers, prospective parents, and those exploring family-building options. A notable strength is its willingness to address both medical details and the broader social and legal... more

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