Your Fertility Story - Stories and guidance on surrogacy, parenthood, and starting a family

By Maria Feekes

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Episodes: 36

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Your Fertility Story is a podcast for anyone navigating fertility challenges, exploring IVF, considering surrogacy, or searching for the best path to parenthood. The fertility journey isn’t always easy. Many intended parents find themselves overwhelmed by complex, emotional, and often expensive decisions - from fertility treatment and IVF to alternative family-building options like surrogacy. It can feel confusing, rushed, or as though there’s only one path forward. Hosted by Maria Feekes, Your Fertility Story provides unbiased information, expert insights, and real stories from across the fertility and surrogacy landscape. Each weekly episode features in-depth conversations with fertility specialists, surrogacy professionals, and people who have lived the experience of building a family in different ways. This podcast is designed to help you: ✳️ Understand your fertility and family-building options ✳️ Explore IVF, surrogacy, and alternative paths to parenthood ✳️ Feel informed, empowered, and confident in your decisions ✳️ Advocate for yourself throughout your fertility journey Whether you’re at the beginning of your fertility journey, researching surrogacy, or actively building your family, Your Fertility Story offers clarity, compassion, and guidance — helping you move forward with confidence and hope.

Episode Date
Becoming a Surrogate: From Application to Embryo Transfer Day (Real First-Time Journey)
Jul 27, 2026
Understanding Surrogate Rights and Protections in US Surrogacy with Kristen Armstrong
Jul 20, 2026
Why Surrogacy Takes So Long: Timeline, Delays & How to Cope With Waiting
Jul 13, 2026
Surrogacy in Mexico: Damion’s Real Journey Through IVF Challenges, Embryo Creation, and Hope
Jul 06, 2026
From Infertility to Surrogacy Across Countries: Ukraine, USA & the Journey to Three Children
Jun 29, 2026
Can You Have Twins Through Surrogacy? Real Story, Risks & Double Embryo Transfer Decision
Jun 22, 2026
Fertility & Surrogacy Journey: From Loss to Hope (Letting Go of Control & Finding Resilience)
Jun 15, 2026
Surrogacy in Mexico: A Real Surrogate Mother Shares Her Journey | Genny’s Story
Jun 08, 2026
Choosing Surrogacy in America: Legal Complexities and Emotional Realities with Melissa Brisman
Jun 01, 2026
Surrogacy in Ukraine Laws Explained (2026): Who Qualifies, Legal Requirements & Baby Exit Process
May 25, 2026
Is surrogacy in Mexico legal and what steps do intended parents actually need to follow?
May 18, 2026
Embryo Transport Explained: How Embryos Are Safely Shipped Between Clinics (USA, Mexico, International IVF)
May 11, 2026
Surrogacy in USA vs Mexico vs Ukraine (2026): Cost, Legal Parentage, Risks & Timeline Explained
May 04, 2026
What is surrogacy in Mexico really like - especially for gay couples coming from countries like Australia?
Apr 28, 2026
Making Informed Fertility Choices: Whole Genome Screening with Maria Katz
May 14, 2025
Whitney's Story: Filmmaker and Expectant Mother using Surrogacy Program in Ukraine
Apr 11, 2025
Postpartum Nutrition and Support: Empowering Moms and Surrogates
Mar 15, 2025
Surrogacy in Ukraine: Reflection and Lessons from the 2022 Invasion
Feb 24, 2025
Kelly's Update: Growing Family and Second Surrogacy Journey from Ukraine
Feb 06, 2025
Successful Travel with Newborns: Petra's Advice
Feb 03, 2025
The Emotional Highs and Lows of Fertility Journeys
Jan 11, 2025
Kelly's Surrogacy: Navigating Parenthood with Determination
Nov 19, 2024
How old is too old to have kids? Embracing Parenthood at 50
Aug 31, 2024
Finding Beauty in Differences: Kristi on Navigating Special Needs Parenting
Jul 24, 2024
Michelle's Surrogacy Journey as a Gestational Carrier
Jul 23, 2024
Chris's Journey: Surrogacy, Trust, and the Importance of Heart
May 29, 2024
You're My Main Event: Staying Connected Through Your Fertility Journey
Feb 22, 2022
How to Avoid Critical Mistakes with Biotransport
Feb 08, 2022
A Mental Health Counselor's Tips for Emotional Balance During Infertility
Jan 18, 2022
Infertility and Self-Confidence: She Never Considered Being Unsuccessful Until..
Jan 11, 2022
Anything is Possible: An Interview with Patient Coordinator
Jan 04, 2022
Extreme Babysitting: An Interview with a Surrogate
Dec 27, 2021
10 Myths of Fertility
Dec 20, 2021
Choosing Your Fertility Clinic with Eva Schenkman
Dec 13, 2021
5 Ways These Families Would Change Their Fertility Journeys
Dec 06, 2021
Welcome to Your Fertility Story Podcast
Nov 29, 2021