In this powerful episode of Yes I Can, Betty speaks with Laura Simmons a surrogate, board member of Surrogacy Australia, and mum of two who shares her deeply emotional journey of carrying a baby for close friends.
This conversation is a reminder that there is more than one way to have your baby.
If you’re a woman exploring solo motherhood, fertility options, or feeling uncertain about your path to becoming a mum, this episode will open your heart to what’s truly possible.
Inside this episode, we explore:
What surrogacy in Australia really looks like
How Laura went from saying “no” to saying “yes” to carrying a baby
The emotional and physical realities of pregnancy as a surrogate
Nervous system regulation during pregnancy and why your body’s state matters
How stress in the mother can impact the baby (including cortisol and nervous system imprinting)
The grieving process after birth, and how to safely process it
Why there is no “one right way” to become a parent
Whether you’re considering IVF, donor conception, surrogacy, or becoming a solo mum by choice, this episode will help you feel more grounded, informed, and supported in your journey.
✨ Your baby can arrive in many different ways.
✨ Your body deserves to feel safe along the way.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear that their dream is still possible 💛
If you’re navigating solo motherhood, or any big life decision, this conversation is about coming home to your body, regulating your nervous system, and leading from the heart instead of fear.
Because real confidence doesn’t come from pushing through.
It comes from feeling safe inside yourself.
If this episode resonated and you’d like support on your own journey, whether that’s confidence, decision-making, or feeling more regulated in your body, I offer 1:1 confidence coaching for women navigating the identity shift of solo motherhood and big life transitions. You’re welcome to reach out, connect, or simply follow along for future episodes and reflections.
Connect with me, Betty:
https://www.instagram.com/betty.fotofili
X Betty
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🎥 You can also watch this full episode on YouTube subscribe to Magnetic Mama here:
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozlsyVMAvr_D-lK9crRDOQ
If you would like to connect with Laura direct she is more than happy to help with any questions of Surrogacy or with introducing more balance and calm in your life with water wellness
✨ Laura’s instagram below. @ https://www.instagram.com/laurasymmo?igsh=anhtdDljMnQ0NWQz.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lausymmonds
Here is a link to Surracy Australia for more information https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/
