The Road to Surrogacy, Part 1

By: Care Messer | Birth Story, Podcast, Surrogacy | May 28, 2025

We are excited to introduce you to Jamilah in today’s show. Ashley and I just had our headshots taken by Jamilah and her story is just too good not to share! Jamilah is almost due with her surrogate baby and we are discussing the backstory as to why she moved towards surrogacy.

In this show, Jamilah shares the inspiring stories of her two birth experiences and how her mindset of fearlessness, instilled by her mother, helped her embrace labor without fear. She shares the birth of her daughter Hazel, navigating through labor with a strong sense of determination and trust in her body. Some amazing parts to that hospital story! Jamilah then talks about the birth of her son Max.

Both births were unmedicated with full labor denial. Labor denial is a gift Ashley and I wish we could give every family on a silver platter! Jamilah describes her second birth as a transformational experience marked by the unparalleled care and support she received from San Diego Community Birth Center. Emphasizing the importance of mindset and body autonomy, Jamilah’s birth stories are a testament to the beauty and power of birthing with intention and support.

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About the author:
Care is the founder of the Birth Education Center, San Diego HypnoBirthing and Cuddle Sanctuary San Diego. She is a Birth Educator, Hypnotherapist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, INNATE Care Provider, Erotic Blueprint Coach and also professional Cuddler. She specializes in connection work between people and increasing self boundaries for a more balanced life together.

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