Podcast

What It’s Really Like to Be a Surrogate

Jordan dreamed of becoming a surrogate for more than a decade before finally taking the leap. In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to be a surrogate, from matching with intended parents and navigating a surrogacy journey to delivery and life after birth.

She opens up about the fears many women have before becoming a surrogate, the incredible relationship she built with her intended parents, and why she says surrogacy was one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. When baby faced unexpected medical challenges after birth, Jordan found herself asking a question many surrogates fear: “Was this somehow my fault?” She shares how she worked through those emotions and what the experience taught her about trust, communication, and support.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Becoming a surrogate

• Matching with intended parents

• Pregnancy, delivery, and life after birth

• Common fears and misconceptions about surrogacy

• Navigating unexpected challenges after delivery

• The power of communication, trust, and support

Whether you’re considering becoming a surrogate, exploring surrogacy as part of your family-building journey, or simply curious about the process, this conversation offers an honest look at what surrogacy is really like, and why Jordan says she’d do it again.

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Called To Carry

Surrogacy is more than medical. It’s deeply spiritual. And discerning a call to carry (or to let someone carry for you) isn’t always easy. Whether you’re pursuing surrogacy, preparing to carry for someone else, or just navigating unfamiliar terrain, you’re not alone. Called to Carry is a 14-day devotional for women of faith walking through the sacred, complex, and often hidden journey of surrogacy. Get your free copy today.