Misconceptions Series: Surrogates Don’t Have Control During Labor & Delivery

About this episode

This episode addresses the misconceptions surrounding surrogates' control during labor and delivery, highlighting their rights and preferences in the process.

Do surrogates get a say in their pregnancy and delivery? Spoiler alert: The answer might surprise you! 😱 In this episode of our Misconception Series, Sunshine and Casey tackle one of the most persistent and emotionally loaded myths in surrogacy—whether or not surrogates get a choice in their prenatal care. We’re breaking down how decisions around labor support, hospital choice, delivery preferences, pain management, and postpartum recovery actually work in ethical, agency-led journeys. From who can be in the room to how intended parents prepare to be involved, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a look behind the scenes at how collaborative (and flexible!) these conversations really are. Dive in with us as we chat about: ✅ Why it’s important to discuss labor preferences early in matching🚪 Whose decision is it on who gets to be in the delivery room—and how to honor everyone’s experience in the moment 💉 How pain management preferences can be honored and supported🔄 How plans can shift during birth — and why flexibility protects the surrogate🛏️ As a surrogate, things you can do to prepare for post-delivery If you’re a surrogate curious about how to handle delivery day…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sunshine, Casey

Topics covered

• surrogacy
• labor and delivery
• prenatal care
• pain management
• postpartum recovery
• delivery preferences

Keywords

• surrogates
• labor preferences
• delivery room
• pain management
• post-delivery preparation

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