Episode Details

In this episode of the Rain Brings Growth Podcast, host Matthew Sidwell sits down with Carly Slawson to discuss her recent experience as a surrogate mother and what the surrogacy process truly looks like behind the scenes.

Carly shares the full journey of becoming a surrogate, including the intense background checks, psychological evaluations, medical screenings, legal requirements, and approval process required just to be accepted into a surrogacy program. Many people do not realize how detailed and demanding the surrogate application process is, and Carly breaks down every step with honesty and transparency.

We dive deep into the mindset required to carry a baby for another family. Carly explains how she prepared emotionally and mentally to help parents who were not capable of having a baby on their own. She talks about the responsibility, purpose, and heart behind her decision and what it truly means to give the gift of life through gestational surrogacy.

This episode covers surrogacy requirements, surrogate mother qualifications, background checks for surrogates, emotional preparation for surrogacy, and what families should know about the surrogate journey. If you have ever wondered how to become a surrogate, what the screening process involves, or what motivates someone to help another family grow, this conversation offers real insight and perspective.

Guest
Carly Slawson
Surrogate Mother and Entrepreneur
Instagram carly_hairbycjs

Host
Matthew Sidwell
Founder of MOD Fitness
Host of the Rain Brings Growth Podcast

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