When your path to motherhood doesn’t go as planned, how do you rewrite the story? For Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella, that answer came through surrogacy, and a book that changed everything.
In this episode of Motherhood Intended, host Jacqueline Baird sits down with Andrea, a pediatrician, mother, and author, to talk about her deeply personal experience with infertility, pregnancy loss, and ultimately, becoming a mom through surrogacy.
Andrea opens up about the emotional toll of trying to conceive, how her medical background shaped her perspective, and the unexpected journey that inspired her to write a book for families walking a similar path. This conversation is full of honesty, hope, and healing—whether you’re considering surrogacy, navigating infertility, or just want to hear a story of strength and resilience.
Questions answered in this episode:
- What is it really like to go through surrogacy after infertility and loss?
- How did Andrea’s medical background as a pediatrician influence her fertility journey?
- What emotional challenges come with choosing surrogacy as a path to motherhood?
- Why did Andrea decide to write a book based on her surrogacy experience?
- How can families feel more supported when facing fertility struggles?
Learn more about Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella and her book Every Family is a Tree: https://www.andreaali-panzarella.com/
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