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In this episode, Monica Buehler, the founder of Accel Surrogacy Agency, shares her personal journey as a surrogate and her extensive experience in the industry. She discusses the emotional impact of failed transfers and the challenges faced by both surrogates and intended parents. Monica emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and providing support throughout the surrogacy process. She also explains the intake process and timeline for surrogates, as well as the criteria for selecting surrogates. Monica highlights the need for trust and open communication, and addresses the social and family challenges that surrogates may encounter. Overall, she emphasizes the importance of education and understanding in overcoming ignorance and promoting acceptance of surrogacy.
Failed transfers can be emotionally challenging for both surrogates and intended parents.
Building strong relationships and providing support is crucial in the surrogacy process.
The intake process for surrogates involves careful screening and assessment of their commitment and compatibility.
Open communication and trust are essential in managing challenges and addressing concerns in surrogacy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:22 The Emotional Impact of Failed Transfers
05:10 Understanding the Intended Parents' Distance
06:34 Navigating Relationships Between Surrogates and Intended Parents
07:58 Support Systems for Surrogates
09:49 Selecting Surrogates and Identifying Red Flags
11:04 Motivations for Surrogates
13:26 The Intake Process and Timeline
15:50 Building Trust and Addressing Concerns
20:20 The Passion and Connection in Surrogacy
22:34 Managing Challenges and Communication
25:22 Dealing with Social and Family Challenges
28:39 Educating Surrogates and Overcoming Ignorance
29:09 Conclusion and Gratitude
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In this episode, Monica Buehler, the founder of Accel Surrogacy Agency, shares her personal journey as a surrogate and her extensive experience in the industry. She discusses the emotional impact of failed transfers and the challenges faced by both surrogates and intended parents. Monica emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and providing support throughout the surrogacy process. She also explains the intake process and timeline for surrogates, as well as the criteria for selecting surrogates. Monica highlights the need for trust and open communication, and addresses the social and family challenges that surrogates may encounter. Overall, she emphasizes the importance of education and understanding in overcoming ignorance and promoting acceptance of surrogacy.
Failed transfers can be emotionally challenging for both surrogates and intended parents.
Building strong relationships and providing support is crucial in the surrogacy process.
The intake process for surrogates involves careful screening and assessment of their commitment and compatibility.
Open communication and trust are essential in managing challenges and addressing concerns in surrogacy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:22 The Emotional Impact of Failed Transfers
05:10 Understanding the Intended Parents' Distance
06:34 Navigating Relationships Between Surrogates and Intended Parents
07:58 Support Systems for Surrogates
09:49 Selecting Surrogates and Identifying Red Flags
11:04 Motivations for Surrogates
13:26 The Intake Process and Timeline
15:50 Building Trust and Addressing Concerns
20:20 The Passion and Connection in Surrogacy
22:34 Managing Challenges and Communication
25:22 Dealing with Social and Family Challenges
28:39 Educating Surrogates and Overcoming Ignorance
29:09 Conclusion and Gratitude
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