Episode 9: Surrogacy 101

The Family Circle

This month Kristin and Lauren go back to the basics and hosted a Surrogacy 101 episode. This episode outlines the basics of surrogacy that you've always wanted to know.
They discuss third party reproduction acronyms, why women pursue surrogacy and egg donation, what it means to be an intended parent, and so much more. If you're new to surrogacy, this is the perfect episode for you!
In the episode we mention a number of links for those interested in learning more.
If you're looking to become a surrogate, you can find more information about requirements here: https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/surrogates/surrogate-requirements
If you're interested in learning more about egg donation, you can read about the process and experience here: https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/egg-donors
In the episode, both the Progyny and Egg Donor Panel episode of the podcasts are mentioned.
Progyny - https://thefamilycircle.buzzsprout.com/1829944/11179729-episode-7-progyny-fertility-benefits
Egg Donor Panel - https://thefamilycircle.buzzsprout.com/1829944/11373157-episode-8-experienced-egg-donor-panel
Lauren provides an overview of the most frequent surrogacy and egg donation acronyms, but we've got a much more extensive list in a blog post that you can find here: https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/blog/circle-surrogacy/surrogacy-terms-decoded-17-definitions-know/
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Thank you for listening!
If you'd like to learn more about surrogacy, you can visit our website. If you'd like to chat with one of our team members, please reach out:

• Become a surrogate (email: [e-mail])
• Become a parent (email: [e-mail])
• Become an egg donor (email: [e-mail])

We'd love to hear your story and see how we can support you.

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1. Episode 9: Surrogacy 101 (00:00:00)

2. Hello & Welcome - Kristin Marsoli (00:00:12)

3. Welcome Host - Lauren Mello (00:00:52)

4. What is Surrogacy? (00:01:05)

5. What is the Difference Between Gestational Surrogacy and Traditional Surrogacy? (00:01:26)

6. Is the Surrogate Genetically Related to the Baby She Carries? (00:02:34)

7. What Types of People Use Surrogacy to Grow Their Family? (00:02:53)

8. Can Just Anyone Become a Surrogate? (00:04:53)

9. Why Are There So Many Lawyers Involved in the Surrogacy Process? (00:06:12)

10. Why is Surrogacy So Expensive? (00:08:49)

11. What Does a Surrogacy Agency Do for Surrogates, Intended Parents, and Egg Donors? (00:11:10)

12. What Does an Egg Donor Do? (00:15:30)

13. Who Requires an Egg Donor to Grow Their Family? (00:18:57)

14. Key Surrogacy Acronyms to Know (00:20:15)