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S6, Ep 1: Carla Allen, SMBC through gestational surrogacy
Episode 120th March 2024 • The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoption • Katie Bryan
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Carla shares her experience from exploring surrogacy options to the complex matching process and the major impact of spiritual faith on her decision-making. She also reflects on the important trust and connection required in the surrogate relationship, and the joys and challenges of pregnancy through the lens of surrogacy. Join us as Carla's story inspires and illuminates the possibilities of motherhood that go beyond conventional norms, embracing the transformative power of love as a single mom by choice.

We discuss more about…..

  • Carla’s infertility journey and Adenomyosis diagnosis.
  • Navigating the gestational surrogacy process.
  • The physical, mental, and spiritual toll of being fully present for the surrogate mother.
  • The intersection of faith and fertility.

Mentioned Resources

https://www.familymatchconsulting.com/

👩‍👧‍👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through  1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com

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