The Motherhood Metamorphosis
They say that when a baby is born, so is a mother. But while you are there to help your baby grow into the person he or she is meant to be, who is there to help you? Many women feel lost and alone when they become mothers, wondering “who AM I now?”
Sometimes it feels like transformation from woman to mother is as radical as a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly.
Did you know that inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar literally turns into goop before it rearranges itself into a butterfly? This podcast is about the goop, what soul transformation looks like as you transition from being a woman to a mom.
Your baby’s growth matters. But yours does too. You’re not alone. I’m your host, Brittany Meng.
Welcome to the Motherhood Metamorphosis.
The Motherhood Metamorphosis
Mariah Duck: Our Surrogacy Journey: Birth and Beyond (Part 3)
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Welcome back to part 3 of our series on Surrogacy! In this episode Mariah concludes her story of being a surrogacy carrier. One of her main desires for being a surrogate was to experience birth with all the expertise and knowledge she has gained from being a birth doula.
She recounts the joy of giving birth to Ruby, Shay and Tyler's daughter, and what her postpartum experience was like.
We also talk about all the myths surrounding surrogacy, what it takes to become a surrogate carrier, how her husband and kids felt about and supported her through this experience, some unique struggles she faced, and how being a surrogate has changed her life and career goals.
BIO: Mariah Duck is a dedicated mother, military wife/spouse, and social worker with extensive experience in the ART/IVF field in several capacities but is currently a surrogacy case manager. She is also a passionate advocate for all things birth and postpartum, working as a doula and having been a surrogate herself. Her unique perspective blends professional expertise with personal experience, making her a powerful voice on caregiving, resilience, and community support.
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