In this episode we are joined by Rachel Westbury to talk all things surrogacy. You can connect with Rachel : https://www.nappyendings.com/0:00 intro 0:20 what is surrogacy 0:40 Traditional surrogacy 0:45 Gestational surrogacy 0:50 Embryo transfer 2:57 Emotional roller coaster 3:50 support 4:05 Traditional journey 7:15 embryos abroad 9:10 contracts 11:20 appointments 11:28 delivery 12:10 requirements 14:30 Expect the unexpected 24:20 awareness 26:40 contact with the family 29:55 Attention and focus 32:15 birth plan 33:30 homebirth 34:45 breast feeding 36:10 Pelvic floor 37:00 The law 37:35 Being a surrogate in the UK 39:10 Guided by lawyers and attorney 42:30 due diligence 42:50 Community 44:04 favourite book 46:00 bad news