Have you ever worried about where your money goes when you pay surrogacy fees? If not, you might want to start thinking about it now.

Not to scare you but…

Imagine finding out that the escrow company you trusted with thousands of dollars has been siphoning money away. You’re not just losing finances; you’re losing trust and hope. 

This isn't a hypothetical scenario—it's a reality faced by intended parents like you. Right now there are parents with no way of affording surrogacy after losing it all. 

You're left questioning if your dreams of becoming a parent are slipping through your fingers.

This is part 2 of our chat with Arielle Mitton, intended mom with a pregnant surrogate—stressed by escrow issues, wondering how her surrogacy went wrong, facing financial strain, and yet, holding onto hope.

In this part of our talk, you'll hear:

• Why Arielle believes federal-level legal changes are needed to protect surrogacy funds.

• The emotional and physical challenges Arielle faced, and how finding the right surrogate changed everything.

• Practical advice for managing surrogate payments without relying on an escrow company.

Bottom line.. effective financial management is crucial in surrogacy to ensure that nothing stands between you and your dream family.

Don't let financial missteps derail your surrogacy plans. Tune in to gain insights, avoid pitfalls, and stay informed. 

Click to listen now and arm yourself with the knowledge to navigate your surrogacy journey confidently.

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Links mentioned in the episode 

Safe Surrogacy - 6 Insider Tips to Avoid Scams and Pitfalls 

Episode 18: Surrogacy Nightmare: Find Out if Your Money is at Risk!

Surrogate Identity Quiz (Arielle’s surrogate DID get Warm Romantic!)

Arielle and Tena’s GoFundMe

LA Times Article - They put aside millions for surrogates. Now the money has vanished, sparking an FBI inquiry