Surrogacy family building – navigating emotions & building bonds
About this episode
This episode explores the emotional aspects of surrogacy and the connections formed between intended parents and surrogates.
In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, Eloise Edington is joined by Samantha Stacks , Intake Manager in the Surrogacy Department at ACRC Global , to explore the emotional side of surrogacy and the connections that make this path to parenthood so meaningful. Samantha sits at the very beginning of many surrogacy journeys, supporting both intended parents and surrogates as they take their first steps. Together, Eloise and Samantha talk about the emotional moments people often underestimate - from the quiet weight of waiting periods to the tenderness of early match conversations, and the powerful moment when a baby is finally placed into their parents’ arms. They also discuss what it really means to build trust between intended parents and surrogates, how bonding develops when the pregnancy is carried by someone else, and why the concept of an “emotional transfer” can be just as significant as the medical milestones in surrogacy. This episode offers a thoughtful, honest look at the human side of family building, highlighting the depth of trust, vulnerability and connection that shape the surrogacy journey. If you’re considering surrogacy, or simply want to understand the…
People in this episode
Host: Eloise Edington
Guest: Samantha Stacks
Topics covered
- surrogacy
- emotional support
- parenthood
- trust
- bonding
- family building
Keywords
- surrogacy
- emotional transfer
- trust
- bonding
- parenthood
- ACRC Global
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ACRC Global
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