Your Fertility Story - Stories and guidance on surrogacy, parenthood, and starting a family
Your Fertility Story is a podcast for anyone navigating fertility challenges, exploring IVF, considering surrogacy, or searching for the best path to parenthood. The fertility journey isn’t always easy. Many intended parents find themselves overwhelmed by complex, emotional, and often expensive decisions - from fertility treatment and IVF to alternative family-building options like surrogacy. It can feel confusing, rushed, or as though there’s only one path forward. Hosted by Maria Feekes, Your Fertility Story provides unbiased information, expert insights, and real stories from across the fertility and surrogacy landscape. Each weekly episode features in-depth conversations with fertility specialists, surrogacy professionals, and people who have lived the experience of building a family in different ways. This podcast is designed to help you: ✳️ Understand your fertility and family-building options ✳️ Explore IVF, surrogacy, and alternative paths to parenthood ✳️ Feel informed, empowered, and confident in your decisions ✳️ Advocate for yourself throughout your fertility journey Whether you’re at the beginning of your fertility journey, researching surrogacy, or actively building your family, Your Fertility Story offers clarity, compassion, and guidance — helping you move forward with confidence and hope.
Episodes
In this episode, Maria Feekes sits down with Mexican attorney Ramiro Alejandro García Flores to break down surrogacy laws in Mexico, including the real legal process, parental rights, and common mistakes that can delay or derail a journey.
If you’re researching:
- is surrogacy legal in Mexico for foreigners
- surrogacy in Mexico laws by state (Tabasco, Sinaloa, Mexico City)
- how parentage is established in Mexico surrogacy
- what is amparo...
How does embryo transport actually work - and is it safe to ship embryos between clinics or across countries?
In this episode, Maria Feekes explains embryo transport step by step, including how embryos are safely moved between fertility clinics in the USA and internationally (Mexico, Ukraine, and beyond).
If you’re researching:
- how embryo transport works in IVF
- shipping embryos between clinics
- embryo transport international safety
- ca...
In this episode, Maria Feekes breaks down surrogacy in the USA, Mexico, and Ukraine, focusing on what intended parents are actively searching for: cost, legal parentage, safety, and timeline.
If you’re researching:
- surrogacy in USA cost vs Mexico cost
- is surrogacy in Ukraine legal for foreigners
- surrogacy in Mexico safety and legal process
- whose name goes on the birth certificate in surrogacy
- how long surrogacy takes step by step
In this episode, Maria Feekes sits down with Rich and Daniel, a Melbourne-based couple sharing their real experience navigating international surrogacy. From comparing the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia to understanding Australia’s legal limitations, they walk through how they made one of the most important decisions of their lives.
They openly discuss what it actually takes to choose a surrogacy agency, how they approached egg d...
What if you could screen your embryos for over 1,200 genetic conditions before pregnancy even begins? In this episode, genetic counselor Maria Katz reveals her company's groundbreaking technology that is changing the way you think about your family's future.
Maria Katz is a passionate genetic counselor with a background in high-risk obstetrics and a deep commitment to supporting families impacted by genetic conditions. Now part of t...
Join us for an eye-opening episode of Your Fertility Story, where Whitney shares her resilient journey through the world of surrogacy in Ukraine. Against the backdrop of the war, she dives into the ethical nuances and unexpected hurdles faced when choosing surrogacy abroad. With candid insights into her personal trials and triumphs, Whitney reveals how her determination, filmmaker's vision, and the unwavering spirit of Ukrainian su...
Join Maria Feekes in this episode of "Your Fertility Story" as she explores postpartum nutrition with expert Kameryn. Discover the importance of preparing for postpartum well-being, learn impactful nutrition strategies, and gather practical tips for a smooth recovery. Whether you're on a fertility journey or a new mom, gain valuable insights that can enhance your postpartum experience and help you prioritize self-care.
Kameryn is a ...
Discover the profound resilience and unwavering determination that characterized the continuation of surrogacy programs in Ukraine amidst the unexpected invasion on February 24, 2022. In this episode, Ivanna and Maria offer a poignant reflection on navigating harrowing challenges, underscoring the steadfast commitment to safeguarding pregnancies and supporting families during a time of crisis. Gain insight into the extraordinary me...
Join us for an inspiring update on Kelly's fertility journey as she shares her experiences of welcoming a second child and embarking on the path to a third, discussing the joys and challenges of building a big family through surrogacy. Discover her heartfelt insights and practical tips for navigating international travel with a growing family.
Kelly, a passionate advocate for building a big family, returns to the Your Fertility Stor...
Join us on an eye-opening journey with Petra as she shares her expert tips and personal experiences on navigating the challenges of traveling internationally with newborns. From choosing the right stroller to the intricacies of planning a spontaneous flight, this episode is packed with invaluable advice for new parents on the move.
Petra is a well-traveled, research-driven guest who has embarked on two successful fertility journeys ...
In this poignant Christmas Day episode of "Your Fertility Story," host Maria Feekes delves deep into the emotional highs and lows of the fertility journey. She shares powerful stories of families receiving the gift of new life and others coping with heartbreaking news. Through her reflections on hope, prayer, and perseverance, Maria underscores the unwavering courage it takes to pursue the dream of parenthood. Tune in to be inspire...
In this heartwarming episode, Kelly shares her unique journey of expanding her already big family through surrogacy, the unexpected twists, and the sheer determination that made her dream a reality. Discover how Kelly and her husband navigated financial challenges, international decision-making, and the arrival of not one but two new bundles of joy. Tune in for a story of resilience, love, and the lengths one will go to make a drea...
In this heartfelt episode, Lori and Scott share their inspiring journey of embracing parenthood at age 50, navigating societal judgments, and finding extraordinary joy through surrogacy. Lori reveals how her late mother's handwritten notes influenced her dream of passing down family traditions, while the couple discusses the immense support they've received from friends and loved ones. Tune in to hear how they challenge perceptions...
In this heartfelt episode, Kristi Campbell shares her journey as a mother to a child with special needs, exploring the ethics of prenatal testing and the beauty of embracing differences. Tune in to hear her inspiring insights and the powerful impact of early intervention and community support.
Kristi Campbell is a devoted mother and advocate who has embraced and celebrated the unique journey of parenting a child with special needs. ...
Discover the heartfelt journey of Michelle, a surrogate mother who turned her love for pregnancy into a lifeline for a hopeful couple. From the intricacies of matching and medical screenings to the emotional highs and lows of embryo transfer day, Michelle shares her transparent and inspiring story.
Michelle had always cherished the experience of pregnancy, finding it to be a remarkable and special journey. After having two children,...
Discover the inspiring journey of Chris and her husband as they navigate the complexities of surrogacy, sharing profound insights about trust, resilience, and the miraculous love that brought their family dreams to life. Don't miss this heartfelt episode full of compelling moments and valuable advice.
Chris, a devoted mother, alongside her husband has been on a transformative fertility journey that led them to the Adonis Medical Gro...
In this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, my guests and I are discussing relationships and how fertility affects those relationships. We're going to talk about the issues that arise and why fertility places so much strain on partner connections.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How they knew they might face fertility issues and what they were willing to do in order to create a family.
- This family's tips for getting through the ...
In this episode, my guest is Peter Hura. He's a biotransport expert with ArkCryo and believes that biotransport is not just moving samples but caring for them as well. ArkCryo's specialty is moving biological material from one point to another.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- What biotransport is and how it is used in the fertility world.
- Why timing and safety are crucial to the fertility process.
- The most important thing to ...
In this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, I'm speaking with Maureen Rule. She's an expert in the fertility world and also has some personal experience with infertility, which gives her a unique perspective on this journey. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New Mexico, USA and she's spent the majority of her years as a counselor working with people who are experiencing crisis situations such as loss of a child, ad...
In this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, my guest is Lisa. Lisa and I are talking about how you see yourself as you experience infertility. Lisa and her husband are both attorneys and built a successful law firm. When they decided to start their family, Lisa was diagnosed with several health issues, which they had never considered before. After several rounds of IVF, the only option left for them was surrogacy. Their baby didn't su...
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