Surrogacy Made Simple

#41 Pros and Cons of Independent Surrogacy You Need to Know


Listen Later

What if you could save $50,000 on surrogacy while still having a safe, successful journey? 

Choosing independent surrogacy might just be the answer. But is it the right fit for you? In this episode, we’ll explore the pros and cons of independent surrogacy, helping you decide if it’s the path to making your dreams of parenthood a reality.


You’ll hear:

  • The major benefits of independent surrogacy, including cost savings and control.

  • The challenges you might face, like finding a surrogate and managing all the details.

  • My personal story of why I chose independent surrogacy and how it worked for my family.


  • 00:55 Why Independent Surrogacy Feels Scary

    02:02 The Truth Agencies Don’t Want You to Know

    03:56 What Is Independent Surrogacy?

    09:53 Why We Chose Independent Surrogacy

    17:20 The Biggest Pro: Saving Money

    24:06 The Hard Truths: Independent Surrogacy Challenges

    28:35 Junie’s Digital Surrogacy Toolkit - Resources designed to make independent surrogacy easier, safer, and faster.


    Think agencies are the only way to surrogacy? Turns out, it's not always the right choice! Discover why.

    Take the first step toward your surrogacy journey. Hit play and discover how you can make your dream of parenthood a reality, on your own terms.


    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    “I love Alyssa and Surrogacy Made Simple.” <– If that sounds like you, please do me a favor by rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to have a great experience with surrogacy. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!


    Links mentioned in the episode 

    Junie’s Digital Surrogacy Toolkit:

    BloomBridge Surrogacy App 

    The Surrogacy Blueprint Course

    Surrogacy Vetting Essentials Guide

    5 Little Known Secrets to a Quick Match - That agencies don’t tell you

    Safe Surrogacy 6 Insider Tips to Avoid Scams and Pitfalls (video training)

    One on One Surrogacy Intro Session (Free)


    Other links:

    SMS #14 Independent Surrogacy Steps: How to Save $50,000 and Take Control of Your Dream

    Surrogate Identity Quiz - Your unique surrogate personality 

    Surrogacy Starter Kit


    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Surrogacy Made SimpleBy Alyssa Small Layne, MD

    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    7 ratings


    More shows like Surrogacy Made Simple

    View all
    Radiolab by WNYC Studios

    Radiolab

    43,829 Listeners

    Death, Sex & Money by Slate Podcasts

    Death, Sex & Money

    7,752 Listeners

    Pod Save America by Crooked Media

    Pod Save America

    86,402 Listeners

    The Daily by The New York Times

    The Daily

    111,539 Listeners

    Up First from NPR by NPR

    Up First from NPR

    56,155 Listeners

    Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel by Esther Perel Global Media

    Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

    14,833 Listeners

    Crime Junkie by audiochuck

    Crime Junkie

    364,711 Listeners

    Good Inside with Dr. Becky by Dr. Becky Kennedy

    Good Inside with Dr. Becky

    4,323 Listeners

    Stop. Sit. Surrogate. by Kenedi & Ellen Smith

    Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

    11 Listeners

    Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast by Carey Flamer-Powell

    Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy Podcast

    18 Listeners

    Psychopedia by Tank Sinatra & Investigator Slater

    Psychopedia

    3,171 Listeners

    Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting by Todd Kapostasy, Tara Lipinski

    Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting

    510 Listeners

    Surrogacy Is a Podcast by Surrogacy Is

    Surrogacy Is a Podcast

    9 Listeners

    The Surrogacy Scoop by Patriot Conceptions

    The Surrogacy Scoop

    0 Listeners