Jaimie talks with Naia, founder of Be Parent Surrogacy, about international surrogacy options, what intended parents can expect when working with an agency, and how Be Parent supports LGBTQIA&#43; families with transparency, ethics, and hands-on care. Naia also shares her own IVF story and her real-time sperm donor search—including why she’s choosing to freeze embryos as a future “insurance policy.🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways<ul><li>The “quiet times” in family-building are real—and consistent support from an agency can make the waiting feel less lonely.</li><li>LGBTQIA&#43; families often enter the process with excitement because we know we’ll need help from the start, even if the waiting still hits hard.</li><li>The donor search can make anyone go full spreadsheet-brain (“the search for the superhuman” is REAL).</li><li>Be Parent works internationally and aims to reduce long wait times by helping intended parents start when they’re ready.</li><li>They offer local support through “Be Body” ambassadors in the U.S. to guide legal/logistical steps while the journey happens abroad.</li><li>Surrogacy should be treated holistically—including education, doula support, insurance planning, and post-birth check-ins.</li><li>Egg donor and surrogate communication is customizable—from anonymous to open-ID and various levels of contact, based on preferences.</li><li>International surrogacy can be significantly more affordable (Naia cites Mexico programs starting around $60K, varying by program type).</li><li>Doulas aren’t just for pregnant people—they can be invaluable for two-dad families navigating newborn care in a new country.</li></ul>🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈<ul><li>Naia has spent nearly eight years in the surrogacy field and founded Be Parent Surrogacy, an international agency supporting intended parents across family types—same-sex couples, single parents, and heterosexual couples. 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