Surrogacy Made Simple

#44 Top Surrogacy Tips for Intended Parents in 2025: Lessons from a Year of Insights


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Navigating surrogacy can feel like chasing breadcrumbs across the internet—time-consuming, frustrating, and overwhelming. You’ve waited long enough to grow your family. That’s why Surrogacy Made Simple exists.

Hosted by Dr. Alyssa Small Layne, a board-certified OB-GYN and mom through surrogacy, this podcast has become the go-to resource for unbiased, practical advice. And after 42 episodes, we’re celebrating an incredible first year with a special look back at 2024.

This episode is packed with lessons, expert insights, and hidden gems that will save you time, money, and stress. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in your surrogacy journey, these highlights will empower you to take the next step with confidence.

  • [06:04] Financial hurdles: Why meaningful surrogacy financial support is hard to find—and what to do.

  • [13:06] Screening matters: The rigorous physical and mental evaluations required for surrogates.

  • [17:40] Shocking setbacks: How an escrow scandal exposed vulnerabilities in surrogacy protections.

  • [21:21] Call for change: Real stories underline the need for better industry regulations.

  • [26:48] Storytelling that works: Share your story intentionally to attract the right surrogate.

  • [30:55] Overcoming fear with gratitude: How gratitude can ease the anxiety of parenthood.

  • [32:51] The finish line: Parenting choices, like embryo donation, and tips for traveling home with your baby.

  • 🎧 Stop hunting for answers. Listen to the full episode now to take control of your surrogacy journey!


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    Links mentioned in the episode 

    Surrogacy Starter Kit

    BloomBridge Surrogacy App 

    #3 The Surprising Hidden Fees of All-Inclusive Surrogacy

    #4 The High Cost of Hope: Tackling the financial burden of surrogacy

     #5 Your First Meeting with a Surrogate: 6 Key Topics You Must Cover to Prevent a Broken Match (tied for most listened)

    #25 Understanding Surrogacy Timelines: What to Expect and How to Prepare (tied for most listened)

    #7/#8 13 Surprising truths about surrogacy that may be holding you back

    #19/#20 From Picture Perfect To The ICU – One Surrogate’s Story

    SEAM Escrow Scandal

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

    #21/#22 When good surrogacy money advice goes wrong – Arielle Mitton

    Safe Surrogacy: 6 Insider Tips to Avoid Scams and Pitfalls  Premium Video Training

    #16/#17 Viral Social Media Insider Tips For the Best Surrogacy Matches- with Baden Colt

    #28 How to Bond with Baby During and After Surrogacy

    #34 The best way to bring baby home after surrogacy

    #37/#38 Is embryo donation right for you? an IVF mom’s unique choice – Ashley Herring

    #12/#13 Surprising Secrets Of Inducing Lactation For Surrogacy


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