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In this episode, we speak with JiJi Giron and Charlie Hedley of CRYOLOGISTICS about everything involved in hand-carrying embryos. From the logistics of safely transporting embryos to the expertise of their team, we cover all the key details you need to know. Whether you're navigating an international journey or just curious about the process, you'll get insight into how CRYOLOGISTICS ensures your embryos are in the best hands. A great opportunity to hear from the experts and gain peace of mind.
JiJi Giron - Co-Founder , COO & CMO of CRYOLOGISTICS
JiJi Giron, Co-Founder of CRYOLOGISTICS , brings years of experience as a medical courier and a passion for IVF to her role. Alongside her husband Charlie, she founded the company to revolutionize hand-carried cryo transport.
As COO and CMO, JiJi ensures operations align with the company’s mission of excellence, while creating a personalized, family-focused experience for clients. With a background in brand strategy, she is dedicated to helping individuals and couples—both heterosexual and LGBTQ+—navigate their journey to parenthood, no matter the distance.
Charlie Hedley - Giron - Co-Founder & CEO of CRYOLOGISTICS
Charlie Hedley, Co-Founder and CEO of CRYOLOGISTICS has travelled over a million miles as a medical courier, hand-carrying hundreds of cryogenic transports to help families in 70+ countries achieve their IVF or surrogacy dreams. Co-founding CRYOLOGISTICS with his wife JiJi, Charlie set out to revolutionise cryo transportation with personalised, secure services for families worldwide.
With his extensive experience in medical couriering and as a multicultural entrepreneur, Charlie is committed to providing the most advanced and reliable cryo transport solutions, ensuring families can pursue parenthood without boundaries.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's UK offices in Birmingham, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Victory and Nurse Manager Lisa Hogan to discuss the unique pathway created by MSJ for Intended Parents (IPs) in Canada travelling to Mexico City. We explore why many families choose to work with VRC, the current state of surrogacy in Canada, and the reasons behind MSJ’s partnership with them. Dr. Victory and Lisa share insights into why Mexico City is an ideal surrogacy destination, with Lisa reflecting on her own trip and how the reality differed from her expectations. We also cover the options available for IPs considering the Mexico City pathway, including surrogate travel for embryo transfer and the logistics of transporting embryos. Tune in for a deeper look at how MSJ is helping families navigate international surrogacy with ease.
Lisa Hogan - Nurse Manager
Lisa Hogan is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in high-risk labor and delivery at Windsor Regional Hospital. In 2020, she transitioned from delivering babies to helping families create them, joining Victory Reproductive Care (VRC) as Nurse Manager. Lisa has been instrumental in developing VRC’s Third Party Program and securing key accreditations, including OHP and Health Canada AHRA certifications. With a deep understanding of Canadian regulations, her focus is on ensuring every family’s journey toward parenthood is safe, personalized, and supported. She is also dedicated to growing the business and improving patient flow at VRC.
Dr Victory - BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACOG
Dr. Rahi Victory is a board-certified Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist, licensed in both Canada and the U.S. With a passion for improving reproductive health, he is dedicated to helping men and women achieve their family-building goals. Dr. Victory is deeply involved in fertility research and has created a patient-centred, multidisciplinary clinic that focuses on holistic care. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, he is committed to providing the highest standard of care to patients from all backgrounds.
This podcast was recorded at Ella House - Dublin, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
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In the final episode of this season, we’re so pleased to be joined by the wonderful Georgia and Duncan, intended parents and members of My Surrogacy Journey. Georgia and Duncan have been members with MSJ for a while now. After navigating through a UK surrogacy journey, which sadly didn't quite get there they decided to try a surrogacy journey in Mexico City with MSJ.
As we recorded this episode, just 2 weeks from embryo transfer in Mexico City, Georgia and Duncan share openly why they chose Mexico City, how MSJ looked after them in country and meeting and managing their relationship with their Mexican surrogate. As well as this, we discuss how they’ve supported each other over the years and how they’ve grown individually and together – talking helps!
They’ve chosen to share their story to help others going through the same – follow www.instagram.com/wellbeing_withgeorgia to find out more.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's UK offices in Birmingham, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
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The most wonderful time of your journey, when your baby has arrived! But before embarking on your journey you’ll have so many questions about the paperwork, how to get your baby’s passport and how soon you can bring them home. Joined by the very knowledgeable Enrique Arcipreste Morales of Ayala Arcipreste, we’ll run through the issuing of the birth certificate, obtaining of a passport and any preparation that you’ll need to do ahead of all of this. And as a member of MSJ, our team will support you through every step before, during after.
Enrique Arcipreste Morales – Ayala Arcipreste
Enrique has undergone specialization courses in human rights, health, bioethics and bio law at the American University Washington College of Law, the Universidad del Rosario and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
He has collaborated with different Mexican civil society organizations, such as Sin Fronteras I.A.P. and the Mexican Commission for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights (CMDPDH), and international organizations including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a specialist during the preparation of the National Report on the Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
Likewise, he has taught classes at the bachelor’s and master’s levels at the Ibero-American University and specialized courses on surrogacy to judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
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In this episode we talk to Dr Covarrubias Haiek about Las Pedregal hospital, birthing plans and what a typical birth looks like in Mexico City. In short, we cover all the questions you’ll want to know, about you, your surrogate and your baby during birth and the days after. Another great opportunity to hear more about her wonderful and experienced team and be reassured that you’re in the best possible hands.
Dr. Florencia Covarrubias Haiek
Dr Covarrubias is a Mexican board-certified obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. Born in Mexico City, she went through medical school and residency here, gaining two certifications in clinical sexology and now also works as a teacher in Anahuac University.
She runs a private practice in one of Mexico´s City most important hospitals, Hospital Angeles Pedregal. Dr. Covarrubias and her team specialise in respectful/ humanised childbirth, taking care of surrogate and baby from the first weeks of pregnancy. Not only this, but she believes that the IP’s are involved in the pregnancy and works with everyone to ensure this happens.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
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So you have a successful pregnancy. Great news, but how can you be sure your surrogate is given the best care? We’re proud to welcome Dr. Florencia Covarrubias Haiek to this episode as we discuss how pregnancy generally works in Mexico City and all about Dr Covarrubias Haiek’s team. She’ll be able to reassure you that through her and her team, your surrogate will be well cared for and receive the best support possible.
Dr. Florencia Covarrubias Haiek
Dr Covarrubias is a Mexican board-certified obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. Born in Mexico City, she went through medical school and residency here, gaining two certifications in clinical sexology and now also works as a teacher in Anahuac University.
She runs a private practice in one of Mexico´s City most important hospitals, Hospital Angeles Pedregal. Dr. Covarrubias and her team specialise in respectful/ humanised childbirth, taking care of surrogate and baby from the first weeks of pregnancy. Not only this, but she believes that the IP’s are involved in the pregnancy and works with everyone to ensure this happens.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’re joined by Enrique Arcipreste Morales as we go into more detail about pre-birth orders, what they are and how you get one. As well as looking at timescales, how to prepare and what involvement your surrogate has in the whole process. A crucial part of your journey and this podcast will help make sense of it.
Enrique Arcipreste Morales – Ayala Arcipreste
Enrique has undergone specialization courses in human rights, health, bioethics and bio law at the American University Washington College of Law, the Universidad del Rosario and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
He has collaborated with different Mexican civil society organizations, such as Sin Fronteras I.A.P. and the Mexican Commission for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights (CMDPDH), and international organizations including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a specialist during the preparation of the National Report on the Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
Likewise, he has taught classes at the bachelor’s and master’s levels at the Ibero-American University and specialized courses on surrogacy to judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join us in this episode as we explore the legal representation surrogates themselves receive. There are a few important assessment that surrogates have to undertake, such as social and psychological, and so we discuss the need for them and more about them with Sofia Aguiar.
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Continuing from our discussion about surrogates in the last episode, we’re joined by Debbie Evans, Clinical Lead at MSJ and Dr Alex Leyva Resident Medical Officer - My Surrogacy Journey, to discuss what screening our surrogates receive, why and when. We’ll also talk in detail about the blood tests and cultures that are carried out and the major medical insurance that our surrogate members receive.
Debbie Evans – MSJ Clinical and Compliance Director
Debbie qualified as an RGN in 1985. She specialised for 25+ years on fertility management and previously worked with Herts & Essex Fertility Centre as Director of Nursing & Clinical Services, where she took ownership of the day-to-day clinical management of the Centre with Direct responsibility for 40+ members of staff. Her senior role did not change her approach or work ethos; she is as passionate about patient care as when she first joined the nursing profession.
Debbie was a founding member of SING (Senior Infertility Nurse Group) and held the positions of both secretary and Chair. SING was set up to support nurses in the fertility industry by providing peer support, guidance, and encouragement to its members, but it quickly became recognised as a major stakeholder within the industry, providing guidance on policy and practice.
She has now retired from Herts & Essex Fertility Centre and joined us here at My Surrogacy Journey at the beginning of January as Clinical & Compliance Director.
Dr Alejandro Leyva – RMO - MSJ
Dr Alejandro Leyva is a certified general practitioner from Mexico City with especial interest in obstetrics and reproductive medicine who carries out training in this specialty in addition to participate in conferences, articles and recognized courses in this area.
His values are based on empathy, human quality, ethics and diversity to bring a better understanding of this process and sharing his knowledge with clarity and love. Dr Leyva believes that medicine has achieved incredible things, and one of this is to fulfil the dreams of our patients and thousands of people who are in this path called surrogacy.
His main interests are to provide professional, emotional and medical support to his patients in an integrated way with warm and personalized attention.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you choose a surrogate in another country? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. In this episode we’ll talk about who a surrogate is in Mexico City, legal assessments, psychological evaluations and how we at MSJ support our surrogate members. We ensure safeguarding is in place, there compensation and expenses as well as the contract that is put in place between you and your surrogate. Another episode packed full of useful information.
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, Dads to two children via surrogacy with a Mexico City journey planned for 2024, and founders of My Surrogacy Journey They continue to help support and advocate for those needing surrogacy as a way to family build, whilst making sure surrogates that choose to help others do this by their own will - meeting strict social economic assessments as well as clinical, legal and additional social assessments designed to protect everyone. Their passion to set a new standard in Mexico is testament to work they do in public and behind the scenes, to make surrogacy understood and safer.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we’re joined by Juliane Boutaleb from Parenthood In Mind, to discuss the psychological evaluation in more detail. Not only do we talk about why we do this and what’s involved, this podcast will help prepare you for the evaluation and explore all the elements that you need to think about when you’re ready to become a parent.
Julianne Boutaleb - Parenthood In Mind
Julianne is the Clinical Director and Founder of the Parenthood In Mind practice. She is a passionate and highly experienced perinatal psychologist who has worked for over 20 years in the NHS and private practice with parents and parents-to-be and their babies (and bumps) who have needed support with a wide variety of issues including anxiety and depression during and after pregnancy, miscarriage and reproductive loss, attachment issues, re-emergence of childhood issues and couples issues. Julianne is a member of the Birth Trauma Association and specialises in working therapeutically with birth trauma, PTSD and tokophobia (fear of giving birth) as they impact the mother, couple relationship and parent-infant attachment. In addition, she is also affiliated with BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) and offers tailored psychological interventions for individuals and couples (including same sex couples) who are pregnant or are parenting following ART (IVF, ICSI, donor conception, surrogacy) or adoption.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's UK office in Birmingham, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You might find yourself thinking Mexico City seems like a good option for you, but it’s likely there’ll be niggles in the back of your mind about the legalities. We’re joined by Enrique Arcipreste Morales from Ayala Arcipreste Law firm to run you through the documentation, court processes, legal requirements and then the steps required to obtain your baby’s passport to return home. Enrique will provide you with an understanding of the steps required and reassurance.
Enrique Arcipreste Morales – Ayala Arcipreste
Enrique has undergone specialization courses in human rights, health, bioethics and bio law at the American University Washington College of Law, the Universidad del Rosario and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
He has collaborated with different Mexican civil society organizations, such as Sin Fronteras I.A.P. and the Mexican Commission for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights (CMDPDH), and international organizations including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a specialist during the preparation of the National Report on the Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights. Likewise, he has taught classes at the bachelor’s and master’s levels at the Ibero-American University and specialized courses on surrogacy to judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One of the options you have is to create your embryos in Mexico City. We’re joined by our own Clinical Lead, Debbie Evans, and Dr José Gutiérrez from Fertilidad Integral who is our doctor in Mexico City that would create them. During this episode we’ll discuss how the whole process works including how to choose an egg donor, how long it takes, clinic success rates and double embryo transfer. You’ll definitely learn a lot from this one!
Debbie Evans – MSJ Clinical and Compliance Director
Debbie qualified as an RGN in 1985. She specialised for 25+ years on fertility management and previously worked with Herts & Essex Fertility Centre as Director of Nursing & Clinical Services, where she took ownership of the day-to-day clinical management of the Centre with Direct responsibility for 40+ members of staff. Her senior role did not change her approach or work ethos; she is as passionate about patient care as when she first joined the nursing profession.
Debbie was a founding member of SING (Senior Infertility Nurse Group) and held the positions of both secretary and Chair. SING was set up to support nurses in the fertility industry by providing peer support, guidance, and encouragement to its members, but it quickly became recognised as a major stakeholder within the industry, providing guidance on policy and practice.
She has now retired from Herts & Essex Fertility Centre and joined us here at My Surrogacy Journey at the beginning of January as Clinical & Compliance Director.
Dr José Gutiérrez - Fertilidad Integral
For members importing their embryos into Mexico City we have created a partnership with Fertilidad Integral. An exceptional and word class fertility clinic with a holistic approach to care and wellbeing. Dr José Gutiérrez will manage all aspects of your treatment supported by his exceptional team of embryologists, nurses and nutritionist.
José is not only passionate about fertility and the coolest doctor, but also a true expert. He studied medicine at la salle, gynaecology and obstetrics at hospital Angeles lomas, and reproductive biology at hospital Angeles del pedregal. He has done medical residencies at the fertility centre of the Ku Leuven university hospital in Belgium, attended the reproductive medicine seminar at the open medical institute in Salzburg, Austria, and worked at the fertility clinic of the abc hospital.
He was invited to Merck’s fertility innovation leader program, one of the most internationally recognized pharmaceutical research and development companies. He is a member of several prestigious associations such as AMMR, ASRM and ESHRE.
In addition to practicing medicine, he participates in congresses, writes articles, and teaches several courses in gynaecology and obstetrics. He works every day for a Mexico, where people know the diversity of options that exist to create life. His attention is always warm and personalised.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you already have embryo’s or want to start the process in your home country you’ll likely be wondering ‘How does this work?’ and ‘How can you be sure your precious cargo is safe?’ In this episode we’re joined by Debbie Evans, Clinical and Compliance Lead at MSJ and Lucy Richardson, Lab and Quality Director at Herts and Essex Fertility Clinic to help you understand the process. Covering how the transportation takes place but also what regulations are in place, techniques for freezing and thawing as well as whether your embryo’s can be returned to the UK if need be.
Debbie Evans – MSJ Clinical and Compliance Director
Debbie qualified as an RGN in 1985. She specialised for 25+ years on fertility management and previously worked with Herts & Essex Fertility Centre as Director of Nursing & Clinical Services, where she took ownership of the day-to-day clinical management of the Centre with Direct responsibility for 40+ members of staff. Her senior role did not change her approach or work ethos; she is as passionate about patient care as when she first joined the nursing profession.
Debbie was a founding member of SING (Senior Infertility Nurse Group) and held the positions of both secretary and Chair. SING was set up to support nurses in the fertility industry by providing peer support, guidance, and encouragement to its members, but it quickly became recognised as a major stakeholder within the industry, providing guidance on policy and practice.
She has now retired from Herts & Essex Fertility Centre and joined us here at My Surrogacy Journey at the beginning of January as Clinical & Compliance Director
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Lucy Richardson BSc (Hons) PhD
Laboratory & Quality Director Herts and Essex Fertility Clinic
Lucy’s career began with an illustrious First Class degree in Anatomy and Developmental Biology from University College London in 2003, receiving the highest degree mark for that year. She won a BBSRC studentship to study for her PhD in Embryology at The University of Cambridge’s Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute, where she investigated the origins of embryonic axis formation. One of her discoveries resulted in several scientific papers and presentations at national and international medical conferences.
She continued her clinical embryology training at a large central London clinic after which she moved to a privately run clinic in Kent before joining the Herts & Essex team as a Clinical Embryologist in 2013. In 2018 she was promoted to the position of Laboratory Director. In addition to her responsibilities within the laboratory, in December 2023, Lucy also took on the role of the Quality Director and Data Protection Officer following the restructuring of the Senior Management Team. Lucy is a Clinical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and has been instrumental in training Embryologists via the ACE Certificate and more recently by acting as an assessor for the National School of Healthcare Science Scientific Training Programme. She has overseen Embryologists' successful applications for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council via The Association of Clinical Scientists and regularly volunteers as a scientific advisor for the charity Chana.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Choosing an agency for your surrogacy journey is an important step, but you need to be careful of any red flags. Join Michael and Wes as they cover first and foremost what we mean by a red flag! But during this episode you’ll learn more about what to ask them, their team, the legalities and how you can be sure that they’re working in your best interest.
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, Dads to two children via surrogacy with a Mexico City journey planned for 2024, and founders of My Surrogacy Journey They continue to help support and advocate for those needing surrogacy as a way to family build, whilst making sure surrogates that choose to help others do this by their own will - meeting strict social economic assessments as well as clinical, legal and additional social assessments designed to protect everyone. Their passion to set a new standard in Mexico is testament to work they do in public and behind the scenes, to make surrogacy understood and safer.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’re joined by Debbie Evans, Clinical Director at My Surrogacy Journey and Dr José Gutiérrez from Fertilidad Integral, to discuss the process of starting stimulation in your home country (plus what this actually means!), as well as why people choose to do this and any risks involved.
Debbie Evans – MSJ Clinical and Compliance Director
Debbie qualified as an RGN in 1985. She specialised for 25+ years on fertility management and previously worked with Herts & Essex Fertility Centre as Director of Nursing & Clinical Services, where she took ownership of the day-to-day clinical management of the Centre with Direct responsibility for 40+ members of staff. Her senior role did not change her approach or work ethos; she is as passionate about patient care as when she first joined the nursing profession.
Debbie was a founding member of SING (Senior Infertility Nurse Group) and held the positions of both secretary and Chair. SING was set up to support nurses in the fertility industry by providing peer support,guidance, and encouragement to its members, but it quickly became recognised as a major stakeholder within the industry, providing guidance on policy and practice.
She has now retired from Herts & Essex Fertility Centre and joined us here at My Surrogacy Journey at the beginning of January as Clinical & Compliance Director.
Dr José Gutiérrez - Fertilidad Integral
For members importing their embryos into Mexico City we have created a partnership with Fertilidad Integral. An exceptional and word class fertility clinic with a holistic approach to care and wellbeing. Dr José Gutiérrez will manage all aspects of your treatment supported by his exceptional team of embryologists, nurses and nutritionist.
José is not only passionate about fertility and the coolest doctor, but also a true expert. He studied medicine at la salle, gynaecology and obstetrics at hospital Angeles lomas, and reproductive biology at hospital Angeles del pedregal. He has done medical residencies at the fertility centre of the Ku Leuven university hospital in Belgium, attended the reproductive medicine seminar at the open medical institute in Salzburg, Austria, and worked at the fertility clinic of the abc hospital.
He was invited to Merck’s fertility innovation leader program, one of the most internationally recognized pharmaceutical research and development companies. He is a member of several prestigious associations such as AMMR, ASRM and ESHRE.
In addition to practicing medicine, he participates in congresses, writes articles, and teaches several courses in gynaecology and obstetrics. He works every day for a Mexico, where people know the diversity of options that exist to create life. His attention is always warm and personalised.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One of the big questions when considering surrogacy is how long will it take. And when you’re considering international surrogacy, you also need to consider the logistics of that timescale – when and for how long you’ll need to be in country for example. In this episode, Wes and Michael discuss how long the journey takes from start to finish, while looking into the detail of each area, such as surrogate match time, the legal process and after the birth of your baby.
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, Dads to two children via surrogacy with a Mexico City journey planned for 2024, and founders of My Surrogacy Journey They continue to help support and advocate for those needing surrogacy as a way to family build, whilst making sure surrogates that choose to help others do this by their own will - meeting strict social economic assessments as well as clinical, legal and additional social assessments designed to protect everyone. Their passion to set a new standard in Mexico is testament to work they do in public and behind the scenes, to make surrogacy understood and safer.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join us as we discuss everything you need to know about the surrogacy Facebook groups in Mexico City with Enrique Arcipreste Morales, a lawyer with Ayala Arcipreste.
We understand that there isn’t always enough information out there about surrogacy and so these days, it’s natural for us all to seek support from sites such as Facebook to hear from others. But how do you know what your reading is accurate or even true? There are certain risks that come about from these Facebook groups and Enrique helps us uncover the implications of doing so.
Enrique Arcipreste Morales – Ayala Arcipreste
Enrique has undergone specialization courses in human rights, health, bioethics and bio law at the American University Washington College of Law, the Universidad del Rosario and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
He has collaborated with different Mexican civil society organizations, such as Sin Fronteras I.A.P. and the Mexican Commission for the Defenseand Promotion of Human Rights (CMDPDH), and international organizations including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a specialist during the preparation of the National Report on the Exercise of Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
Likewise, he has taught classes at the bachelor’s and master’s levels atthe Ibero-American University and specialized courses on surrogacy to judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Mexico City.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You might be considering an international pathway for surrogacy and one of those options might be Mexico City. We first launched our pathway through Mexico City in January 2023 working with an agency based there. In 2024 we launched a much improved pathway and opened our very own Mexico City agency. We’ll talk you through the different aspects of journey from making your decision to returning home with your baby.
Find out about our Mexico City pathway and how we’re #settingthestandard for surrogacy in Mexico City.
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, Dads to two children via surrogacy with a Mexico City journey planned for 2024, and founders of My Surrogacy Journey They continue to help support and advocate for those needing surrogacy as a way to family build, whilst making sure surrogates that choose to help others do this by their own will - meeting strict social economic assessments as well as clinical, legal and additional social assessments designed to protect everyone. Their passion to set a new standard in Mexico is testament to work they do in public and behind the scenes, to make surrogacy understood and safer.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Launching 6th May 2024. 🎉
Welcome to the Mexico City Edition of My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast. 🇲🇽
18 carefully curated episodes recorded and available in a logical order, designed to take you through a complete surrogacy journey in Mexico City. With tips, hints and things to look out for.
Our founders promise to every listener downloading this podcast is simply this;
‘Regardless of your agency choice (or not) please listen to these carefully and honestly crafted episodes, with an open and fair mind. Whether you have chosen your agency, whether your mid journey, whether you've completed your family building experience or perhaps not - dive in and trust some of the experts and hear the unspoken opinions of surrogacy. Guests include human rights lawyers, die hard feminists fighting for women's rights, leading IVF specialists, Leading Obstetric Consultants desperate to improve surrogacy as well as our team. Please utilise the experts valuable words spoken in each episode. With surrogacy on the rise in Mexico City we need to make sure no woman or child is harmed in the process. Surrogacy is daunting enough, and the fear is real - for everyone. So let's do it safely and with respect. We’re always here to answer any questions you have, regardless. Let’s bust those myths, educate everyone and try and offer some guidance.
Please listen, share, engage. And best of luck, whatever path you choose - click here to access information related to our Mexico City pathway.
Who are Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis?
Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, Dads to two children via surrogacy with a Mexico City journey planned for 2024, and founders of My Surrogacy Journey They continue to help support and advocate for those needing surrogacy as a way to family build, whilst making sure surrogates that choose to help others, do this by their own will - meeting strict social economic assessments as well as clinical, legal and additional social assessments designed to protect everyone. Their passion to set a new standard in Mexico is testament to work they do in public and behind the scenes, to make surrogacy understood and safer.
This podcast was recorded at My Surrogacy Journey's Mexico City offices in Polanco, edited by Steve Randall and brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
