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May 7
1h 6m

Why I chose surrogacy w/ Rebecca Zamolo

Matt & Abby
About this episode
We sat down with Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays to talk about the side of motherhood that doesn’t get shared enough. From choosing IVF to ultimately turning to surrogacy, Rebecca opens up about the emotional toll of trying to grow her family—and how she knew surrogacy was the right next step. We also talk about moving in with your boyfriend, postpartum hair l ... Show More
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