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Erin Andrews Shares Fertility Struggles and Surrogate Journey

4/16/2026

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Erin Andrews discussed her fertility journey on the Calm Down with Erin and Charissa podcast, detailing a decade of struggles and a 2016 cervical cancer diagnosis.
She attempted another round of in vitro fertilization (IVF), but it was unsuccessful.
She welcomed her first child, son Mack, via surrogate in July 2023.
She described the emotional toll of the journey, including PTSD.
Charissa Thompson praised Andrews' commitment to expanding her family.

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Story summary

Erin Andrews discussed her fertility journey on the Calm Down with Erin and Charissa podcast, detailing a decade of struggles and a 2016 cervical cancer diagnosis.
She attempted another round of in vitro fertilization (IVF), but it was unsuccessful.
She welcomed her first child, son Mack, via surrogate in July 2023.
She described the emotional toll of the journey, including PTSD.
Charissa Thompson praised Andrews' commitment to expanding her family.