14 Years to Fatherhood: One Couple's Surrogacy Reality

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 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.

About Our Guests
Richard Westerby & Julio (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.

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

Resources & Links
Website: ivfdaddies.com (episodes, anonymous confessions, community)
Instagram/YouTube: @ivfdaddies
Book: Our Journey: One Couple’s Guide to US Surrogacy by Richard Westerby (Amazon)

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