#27 How to Vet and Select your Ideal Surrogate
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--> Worksheet download: The exact tool I give my coaching clients to help vet a surrogate from the first meeting. Surrogate Vetting Essentials
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to find the right surrogate?
Picking a surrogate is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make.
The wrong choice can mean a broken match, lost time, wasted money and hard feelings
How you screen and vetting a surrogate could be the deciding factor in whether your surrogacy journey is smooth or fraught with challenges.
In this episode, you'll hear:
03:13 Choosing the right surrogate is essential.
06:28 Surrogacy mishaps that could have been avoided by proper vetting.
16:29 How a WTF meeting with a fertility doctor changed everything
26:19 Creating a stellar workflow to filter best candidates.
33:28 Grab our done-for-you worksheet for finding a qualified surrogate.
There are subtle yet powerful methods for choosing the ideal surrogate without overwhelming yourself.
It takes a little pre-planning, and we’ll guide you through. First step is pressing play!
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Links mentioned in the episode
Surrogate Vetting Essentials Worksheet - Ask the right questions, find the right match
#5: Your First Meeting with a Surrogate: 6 Key Topics You Must Cover to Prevent a Broken Match
About Dr. Alyssa Small Layne
Dr. Alyssa Small Layne is a board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with extensive experience in surrogate requirements and gestational carrier support. After navigating her own surrogacy journey as an intended parent, she founded JUNIE to provide comprehensive surrogacy guidance and support.
On Surrogacy Made Simple, Dr. Layne combines her medical expertise with personal experience to help intended parents and surrogates navigate the surrogacy process with confidence and clarity.
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