Conversations with Phil & Dan: The ins & outs of their surrogacy journey

In todays episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based soon to be Dads Phil & Dan where we discuss their unique journey into parenthood through surrogacy in America. With surrogacy not being common in Australia, Phil and Dan reveal the ins and outs of surrogacy and the many challenges and obstacles they have faced to make it possible, including the reason why they found themselves choosing to embark on this journey in America instead of Australia in the first place. It is an episode filled with lots of emotion, love and excitement as they best prepare to travel to meet their baby girl in the next coming months and bring her back home to Australia. It is an incredible story which we are so grateful to be able to share with you all as it is so important to bring more education surrounding this topic. Phil and Dan have kindly shared some of the resources they found useful throughout their surrogacy journey. A good starting place. Agencies to talk to are : •Tammuz - https://www.tammuz.com/surrogacy-australia/ •Miracle Surrogacy - https://miraclesurrogacy.com/ Both are very LGBTQI+ friendly. For people considering a USA journey: This link shows you how the laws differ state by state and which allow for pre and post birth orders to establish parentage as we discuss in this episode https://www.creativefamilyconnections.com/us-surrogacy-law-map/ - Supportive facebook groups: •Gay Intended Dads Australia Phil and Dan are also very happy for any Middee listeners to connect with them about any questions they have regarding surrogacy. Please email the show if you wish to be placed into contact with them. Today's Episode Is Brought to you by TRAININGWITHMATES- your local supportive fitness community that strengthens Health, Performance and Lifestyle Goals through expert coaching, fun & mateship. Exercising whilst pregnant can be a little bit daunting, with most of us not knowing what we actually can and can't do, but with training with mates active mums classes, personalised programs and extensive knowledge about safe exercise in pregnancy, they can help you best navigate staying fit and healthy during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithmates/ If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing [email protected] and find us on instagram ...