Navigating Fertility in the US: A Guide for International Parents Seeking Treatment with Richard ...

Описание: What does it take to navigate a U.S. surrogacy journey from abroad—and how do you stay grounded when the internet offers either too little or way too much information?



In this episode of Fertility Café, host Eloise Drane talks with Richard Westoby and Julio Gaggia  of IVF Daddies about Richard’s 14-year journey to fatherhood, the realities international parents face (legal, financial, and logistical), and why transparency and the right team matter more than glossy promises.



Whether you’re two dads, a heterosexual couple, or a solo parent exploring options, this conversation offers practical steps, candid cost talk, and a framework for picking trustworthy partners.



You’ll Learn




• Why many international families choose the U.S.—and the state-by-state legal factors that matter


• A realistic all-in cost range for U.S. surrogacy today and where surprises tend to appear


• How to structure your “team” (agency, clinic, attorneys, insurance) to reduce conflicts of interest


• The first questions to answer before you start (home-country legal path, embryos, sperm/egg/uterus plan)


• How to sort signal from noise when there’s “too much information”—and build your own decision tree


• An ethical, human-centered approach: what it looks like when things go right—and when they don’t




About Our Guests
Richard Westoby & Julio Gaggia (IVF Daddies) are the creators of the IVF Daddies podcast and community, focused on demystifying fertility and surrogacy with straight talk and heart. Richard is the author of Our Journey: One Couple’s Guide to US Surrogacy (Amazon). Together, they advocate for informed choice, dignity for surrogates, and truly transparent care.



Resources & Links




• Website: ivfdaddies.com (episodes, anonymous confessions, community)


• Instagram/YouTube: @ivfdaddies


• Book: Our Journey: One Couple’s Guide to US Surrogacy by Richard Westoby (Amazon)


• Connect with Eloise & Family Inceptions: familyinceptions.com




Related Episodes




• Ep 93  U.S. Surrogacy for International Parents


• Ep 103  Choosing Your Family Building Team