Episode 99: Changing Lives and Making History - Amber Deming

Amber is a two-time gestational carrier and says that surrogacy was one of the best decisions she ever made. She believes that everyone deserves a family if they want one. Amber is passionate about helping make those dreams come true, personally and professionally. She is an intake coordinator and does social media for Bright Futures Families. Amber’s team members describe her as kind, dependable, and conscientious.

Listen to Amber as she discusses with Ellen and Jenn:
• Her background and what led her to surrogacy.
• Moving to Montana in the middle of the surrogacy journey.
• Planning to deliver in Colorado but the baby had other ideas.
• Making history with the issuance of the first father-father birth certificate in Montana!
• Her experience with pumping/ shipping breastmilk.
• Fun fact – Amber started producing milk at 11 years old.
• Recognizing and recovering from post-partum depression.
• Becoming part of another aspect of surrogacy – helping other surrogates.
• Deciding to be a surrogate again.
• Receiving shocking news about her friend, the intended father.
• A 13-day labor!
• More rough news.
• Reflections, tips, and advice.

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