Brief Summary: In this 2 part episode, Linsey Griffith, Doula and founder of "The Ohio Doula" group, shares her experience as a surrogate for 2 different couples, how and why she choose to be a surrogate. She also explains her perspective of how she felt about carrying and delivering a baby for another couple, how she coped emotionally and how she explained it to her children when the babies didn’t come home with her after all was said and done.ABOUT LINSEY GRIFFITH: Linsey Griffith has been a birth professional for over 11 years. and has attended over 225 births. She is a compassionate and experienced Doula, Surrogate, Childbirth Educator, and Placenta Encapsulator. She completed Labor Doula training with DONA in 2007 & 2017 and with ToLabor in 2015. She is also currently certified in HypnoBirthing, Lamaze, and Lactation Counselor. For more information about Linsey and her services, please visit: http://www.theohiodoula.com/ ************************************************************************ Women's First presents the... "FERTILITY & PREGNANCY EXPO" on April 30, 2022! Pre-register today at www.pregnancyafterforty.com/expo to receive additional information, including news, speakers, sessions, and tickets directly to your inbox!For additional Pregnancy After 40 resources, please visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com "50 Fertility Tips for Women Over 40 TTC" visit: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com/fertilitytips Website: www.PregnancyAfterForty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancyafterforty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancyafterforty/PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!! Disclaimer: The content in this podcast episode article is merely the host’s and guest’s experience, opinion, and information - not advice. If you have questions, you should always seek the advice of a doctor or another appropriate medical professional. #pregnancyafter40 #pregnancyover40 #michellejohnson #fertilitytips #linseygriffith #theohiodoula #placentaencapsulation #childbirtheducator #surrogate #lamazeinstructor