Create A Happy Family

Surrogacy Delivery Day: What To Expect

Create A Happy Family

Show Notes

Surrogacy delivery day, what should you expect as an intended parent?

Aaron and Lisa are back.

When you first met them, they were just beginning their surrogacy journey. Now, they're 7 weeks away from meeting their baby, with the same surrogate who carried their daughter.

But this time, they're preparing for delivery day as parents… with a 5-year-old at home.

Which means new decisions, creating a birth plan, and navigating how to support their surrogate, while getting ready to welcome baby number two.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What changes (and what doesn't) the second time through surrogacy The key delivery day decisions intended parents need to prepare for How to set expectations before the hospital What might surprise you emotionally in those final weeks

Whether you're early in your journey or counting down the weeks, this episode will help you feel more clear, supported, and ready for delivery day.

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