In a recent episode of the "SHE MD" podcast, reality TV star Khloé Kardashian shared her emotional journey surrounding the birth of her son, Tatum, via surrogate in July 2022. The "Kardashians" star revealed that her doctor, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, made a surprising offer to take Tatum home after the delivery, leaving Kardashian feeling both shocked and grateful.

Kardashian recounted how she was "hysterically crying" upon learning that her surrogate was going into labor earlier than expected. This unforeseen turn of events left her unable to spend a final weekend with her daughter, True. The imminent arrival of Tatum made the reality of becoming a mother again sink in for Kardashian.

Initially, Kardashian expressed to Dr. Aliabadi that they "can't do this" as she felt she needed more time before the baby's arrival. However, Aliabadi reassured her that it was necessary to deliver within 24 hours due to a lack of fluid in the surrogate's sac. That's when the unexpected offer came: Aliabadi offered to deliver the baby and take him home until Kardashian was ready to pick him up.

Struck by Dr. Aliabadi's kind gesture, Kardashian admitted to being taken aback. She realized the gravity of the situation and urged herself to accept it and embrace the reality of becoming a mother again. Dr. Aliabadi revealed that she had made such offers in the past, showing her dedication to providing compassionate care to her patients.

This surrogacy journey wasn't without its challenges for Kardashian. Aside from Tatum being her first child born via surrogate, she also faced the news that her ex-partner, Tristan Thompson, had fathered a child with another woman while she was carrying Tatum. Despite these difficulties, Kardashian expressed her commitment to establishing a bond with her son.

During a June 2023 episode of "The Kardashians," Kardashian shared that it took days to form a complete bond with her eldest daughter, True. However, it has taken months to establish a similar connection with Tatum. She admitted to questioning herself at times but clarified that she did not treat him differently. Kardashian expressed guilt over the disconnect she initially felt, wishing for more honesty about the surrogacy process.

Reflecting on her experience, Kardashian explained that it took approximately nine months to fully connect with Tatum. She reassured others going through a similar journey to give themselves grace and patience. She emphasized the transactional nature of surrogacy and the challenges it presents in forming an immediate bond with the child.

Khloé Kardashian's candid discussion about her emotional surrogacy journey and the compassionate offer from her doctor highlights the complexities and unique experiences that individuals face when welcoming a child through surrogacy. Her honesty serves as a reminder to show empathy and understanding to those navigating this alternative path to parenthood.