# Part Two With Surrogate Alycia

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Podcast: [Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699)
Published: 2025-11-03T00:55:07+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/birthbabiesbusymoms/2303943
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Episode Overview Kianna introduces Alycia King and how she became inspired to help another family through surrogacy. Alycia started an instagram page to share her surrogacy journey - @notthebabymamaa. Alycia has been in the surrogacy world for 4 years now, and is on her second journey as a surrogate. Alycia shares some of the exciting and amazing parts of surrogacy, and answers all of Kianna's questions regarding surrogacy. Key Takeaways Key Terms In Surrogacy Alycia explains some common terms that the fertility and surrogacy world use often, from gestational carrier (GCs) and intended parents (IPs), to other ones that aren't as common. The Decision to Become a Surrogate & How Surrogacy Works in Canada Alycia talks about the moment she knew she wanted to become a surrogate, and the reactions from her friends and family.. The difference between altruistic and paid surrogacy, and why Canada’s legal framework can be confusing and outdated. Building Trust With Intended Parents The emotional connection and boundaries between a surrogate and the family she’s helping. Alycia reflects on the physical challenges, the birth experience surrogates go through, and the moment of transition when the baby goes home with the intended parents. Surrogacy Is Different For Everyone No two journeys look the same, and that is okay! Alycia explains how different journeys come with different things, from the process, the legal paperwork, expectations, and even the pregnancy itself. The one thing she notes that is worthy of every journey, is having the support from not only your family and friends, but others in the same position as you. This is the reason she started her zoom support group, and now supports other surrogates, answers questions and holds space for those interested. The Journ…

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