Today I’m joined on The Egg Whisperer Show by Megan Edgecumb, founder of Your Fertility Advocate. Megan’s journey through infertility, IVF, surrogacy, and pregnancy at age 42 is nothing short of remarkable. After a decade of perseverance, multiple rounds of IVF, failed surrogacy attempts, and even traveling abroad for innovative treatments, Megan now dedicates her work to helping intended parents and surrogates connect with compassion and care.
In our conversation, Megan and I dive deep into the emotional and practical realities of surrogacy. We discuss the importance of building the right support team, the nuances of matching surrogates and intended parents, and the lessons learned from both personal and professional experiences. Megan shares her insights on resilience, hope, and the unexpected twists that can shape a family-building journey.
In this episode, we cover:
- Megan’s personal fertility story, including IVF, surrogacy, and her pregnancy at 42
- The founding and mission of Your Fertility Advocate
- How to build a supportive team of doctors and advocates
- The surrogacy matching process and what makes a good match
- Tips for creating strong, trusting relationships between surrogates and intended parents
- The role of doctors and clinics in supporting surrogacy journeys
- The importance of investigating hidden health issues, like dental infections, in unexplained infertility
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