All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast with Nazca Fontes

How to Maintain and Increase Your Milk Supply with Breastfeeding and Pumping Influencer Helen Avery

In this episode of All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast, host Nazca Fontes welcomes breastfeeding and pumping influencer Helen Avery to share her remarkable journey of overcoming early lactation struggles to achieve a successful milk supply. Helen offers invaluable guidance on maintaining and increasing milk supply, providing actionable tips for new moms, surrogates, and anyone supporting a lactation journey.

From essential pumping techniques, nutrition advice, and power pumping schedules to busting common breastfeeding myths, Helen’s insights empower moms to navigate challenges and build confidence. Whether you’re exclusively pumping, nursing, or exploring both options, this episode delivers the tools, encouragement, and community support you need to thrive.

🎧 Listen now to gain expert advice from Helen Avery and take the next step on your breastfeeding and pumping journey.

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Every Day a Choice: How Pumping Breast Milk Empowered Breanna Seibel to Transform Grief into Strength

Breanna Seibel’s journey to motherhood is a profound story of resilience, healing, and hope. After facing infertility, the devastating loss of her son Teddy, and navigating her daughter Viviana’s NICU journey, Breanna turned to pumping breast milk as a way to reclaim control amidst unimaginable grief. In this emotional episode of All Things Conceivable, Breanna shares how breastfeeding became a lifeline—not only for her premature daughter’s survival but for her own healing process.

Now an ER nurse and creator with over 200,000 TikTok followers, Breanna reflects on her NICU experience, the critical role of milk bank donations, and her journey to maintaining and increasing her milk supply. She provides invaluable advice for parents navigating pumping, from power pumping techniques to overcoming common breastfeeding challenges.

Breanna’s story is a powerful testament to the strength of mothers, the impact of small acts of love, and the daily choice to find purpose in the face of grief. Tune in to hear how Breanna’s loss transformed into a mission to empower other parents and why every drop of milk—and every ounce of strength—matters.

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Navigating the Emotional Complexities of Surrogacy and Loss with Mental Health Professional Kristy Miller, MSW, LSW, PMH-C

In this deeply meaningful episode of All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast, Nazca Fontes sits down with Kristy Miller, MSW, LSW, PMH-C—certified perinatal mental health professional and a valued member of ConceiveAbilities’ Match Experience team. Together, they explore one of surrogacy’s most challenging yet often overlooked aspects: navigating perinatal loss and grief.

Kristy shares her insights from the International Perinatal Bereavement Conference, shedding light on how she supports surrogates and intended parents through heartbreak, from failed embryo transfers to pregnancy loss. With her expertise and compassionate approach, Kristy explains why honoring grief, fostering open communication, and providing emotional support are essential for healing and resilience during a surrogacy journey.

If you’re an intended parent, surrogate, or someone supporting this unique path to parenthood, this episode is a powerful reminder: You are not alone, and every emotion is valid.

🎧 Listen now for Kristy Miller’s invaluable guidance on moving through loss, finding connection, and continuing the journey forward.

 

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8 Expert-Approved Steps to Building Compassion Fatigue Resilience for Nurses with Barbara Rubel

In this episode of "All Things Conceivable," host Nazca Fontes delves into the critical issue of compassion fatigue, particularly affecting healthcare professionals. The conversation spotlights the impact of constant exposure to others' trauma and introduces the #EmpowerNursesChallenge aimed at building resilience among nurses.

Special guest Barbara Rubel, an expert in compassion fatigue and traumatic stress, shares insights from her extensive work and offers practical strategies using her "FABULOUS" framework. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healthcare industry seeking to understand and combat compassion fatigue, while fostering a supportive and resilient work environment.

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Giving Back and Moving Forward: Sasha Poshusta’s Journey from Infertility to Surrogate

Welcome to another episode of "All Things Conceivable." Today, we dive into the early stages of the surrogacy journey, featuring Sasha Poshusta, a new surrogate from Minnesota. Sasha shares her compelling reasons for becoming a surrogate and joining the Conceivabilities family.

Living with her husband Max and two children, Louie and Lucy, Sasha also runs a popular YouTube vlog called "Family Tales," where she openly shares her family adventures and personal struggles, including miscarriage and postpartum depression.

In this episode, Sasha discusses the decision-making process, her family's support, and the steps she has taken so far, including the application, mental health assessment, and matching process. Tune in to hear her hopes for the future and what it means to be on the brink of this life-changing journey.

Follow along with Sasha on her Familytale Vlogs YouTube Channel.

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Cookies, Then Milk: How Nikki Bredeson is Changing the Game of Lactation and Pumping

Welcome to today's episode where we dive into the fascinating world of lactation, a critical topic that affects all women who have given birth. At Conceivabilities, we emphasize the importance of the fourth trimester, ensuring full and healthy recovery post-childbirth through comprehensive support packages for our surrogates.

Joining us today is Nikki Bredeson, two-time surrogate and founder of Cookies, Then Milk, a company dedicated to helping lactating women with their milk supply through delicious lactation cookies. Nikki, a mompreneur and two-time surrogate, shares her journey and passion for empowering women in their breastfeeding and pumping endeavors.

We explore the science behind lactation cookies, the importance of community support, and the challenges and triumphs of Nikki's personal experiences. From understanding galactagogues to the evolution of her successful business, Nikki provides invaluable insights for all lactating women.

Discover the rewarding aspects of Nikki's work and the incredible impact of her community, which has grown to nearly 20,000 women, offering support and education for all aspects of the lactation journey. Learn how you can optimize milk supply, navigate the fourth trimester, and find the support you need to thrive.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the power of community, the importance of self-care, and the incredible journey of lactation.

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Learn more about becoming a surrogate or donating your breastmilk through the Milk Bank Challenge.

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A Calling to Serve: An Interview with Military Spouse Tayler Lewis on Becoming a Surrogate

Join us on "All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast with Nazca Fontes" for an inspiring interview with Tayler Lewis, a military spouse turned surrogate. In this heartfelt conversation, Tayler shares her journey from growing up as a military brat to becoming a devoted military spouse. With 28 years of experience within the military community, Tayler discusses the profound impact of military life on her values of service, resilience, and purpose.

Discover how Tayler's passion for serving others led her to embark on a surrogacy journey with ConceiveAbilities. Through her own experiences, Tayler provides invaluable insights into the unique intersection of military life and surrogacy and how surrogacy provided Tayler with a fulfilling sense of purpose and validation.

Whether you're considering surrogacy or simply seeking inspiration, Tayler's story will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered. Tune in to this episode to hear firsthand how one military spouse found profound purpose and fulfillment through the extraordinary gift of surrogacy.

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Jacqueline Baird: A Mother's Day Journey Through Surrogacy with Motherhood Intended"

Join us for a heartwarming Mother's Day special as we honor the journeys of two extraordinary women: intended mother Jacqueline Baird and her surrogate, Maranda. For three decades, ConceiveAbilities has been privileged to contribute to the fulfillment of family dreams, and today, we spotlight Jacqueline's remarkable path to parenthood.

 

Jacqueline's journey has been one of resilience, marked by challenges, loss, and ultimately, immeasurable joy. Inspired by her experiences, she founded "Motherhood Intended," a supportive community where women can connect and share their stories. Through her raw and emotional fertility journey podcast, Jacqueline fearlessly discusses her infertility struggles, the pain of loss, and the profound moments of her surrogacy journey.

Today, on this special Mother's Day, we celebrate Jacqueline's newest role as a mother to Lorelei Rose, who has just entered the world through the beautiful gift of surrogacy. With six precious babies in her heart—sons Hunter and Noah, her cherished angels in heaven, and now Lorelei—Jacqueline's journey exemplifies the power of love, resilience, and the profound bond of motherhood. Join us in honoring these incredible women and the joy they bring to the world.

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I've Been an Egg Donor and a Surrogate. Here's What I Want Everyone to Know

Maddie Miller is a wife and mom of five from Salt Lake City, Utah, who recently completed her first surrogacy journey. After a friend experienced infertility, Maddie began helping others: first, becoming an egg donor, then becoming a surrogate. Maddie joins ConceiveAbilities founder and host of All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast Nazca Fontes to share her surrogacy journey from egg donor to surrogate.

Learn more about becoming a surrogate

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Learn how to build your family with surrogacy and egg donation

 

I’m a Doula and a Surrogate. This Is Why Doulas Make Great Surrogates.

Vanessa Stepan is a military wife, mom of three, and a doula. She empowers people to have positive birth experiences through education and support with her company Birth Well Colorado Springs. She is also a first time surrogate in the homestretch of her surrogacy journey. Vanessa joined our surrogacy podcast All Things Conceivable to share her surrogacy story and why being a doula inspired her to become a surrogate.

 

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