Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns is joined by Alex Das-Aldredge to discuss her journey to parenthood via a gestational carrier. Alex shares her personal experiences, including the emotional and logistical aspects of the process. Whether you're considering surrogacy or just curious about the process, this episode provides valuable insights.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The decision-making process behind choosing a gestational carrier.
• How to select the right surrogacy agency and match with a carrier.
• The emotional and psychological challenges of using a gestational carrier.
• Legal and financial considerations in the surrogacy process.
• Practical tips for building a supportive relationship with your gestational carrier.
• The impact of COVID-19 on surrogacy and what prospective parents should know.

Timestamps:

• [00:01:20] Introduction of Alex Das-Aldredge and her background
• [00:04:00] Alex's decision to use a gestational carrier
• [00:10:00] Choosing the right surrogacy agency and matching with a carrier
• [00:15:00] The interview process with potential gestational carriers
• [00:20:00] Legal and financial considerations in surrogacy
• [00:25:00] Emotional and psychological challenges of using a gestational carrier
• [00:30:00] Tips for building a supportive relationship with your gestational carrier
• [00:35:00] The impact of COVID-19 on the surrogacy process
• [00:40:00] Alex's advice for prospective parents considering surrogacy
• [00:45:00] Closing remarks and calls-to-action

About Alex Das-Aldredge:

Alex Das-Aldredge is a married mother of six-month-old twins born by a gestational carrier in May 2022. She has been an early childhood educator for the past six years and lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with her family. Alex shares her personal journey and experiences with surrogacy to help others navigate this unique path to parenthood.

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

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