The Surrogacy Scoop

On today’s episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Sara Mucowski, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist at Dallas IVF, to talk about egg freezing, IVF, and surrogacy. We explore her path into reproductive medicine, fertility testing and ovarian reserve, and how age and timing factor into planning for future parenthood.

Dr. Mucowski shares her own experience freezing her eggs, including what surprised her along the way. We discuss the differences between freezing eggs and embryos, what fertility preservation can—and can’t—promise, and a fertility specialist’s role in gestational surrogacy. She also addresses online claims about fertility supplements and the importance of discussing them with your doctor.

Whether you’re thinking ahead, navigating infertility, or exploring surrogacy, this conversation offers a starting point for understanding your options and preparing questions for your fertility care team.

Connect with Dr. Sara Mucowski:
Dallas IVF: https://dallasivf.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramucowskimd/

Learn more about Patriot Conceptions:
https://patriotconceptions.com/

Watch the episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvET3updtGQ

What is it really like to become a first-time surrogate?

In this episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, host Christine sits down with Destiny Smith, a Patriot Conceptions Ambassador, to discuss her personal surrogacy journey. Destiny shares what inspired her to become a surrogate, how the application and medical-screening process worked, her experience matching with intended parents, and the support she received from her family.

Destiny also opens up about pregnancy loss, emotional preparation, mental health, and the common misconceptions surrounding gestational surrogacy. She explains what surprised her most about the process and offers encouragement to women considering becoming surrogates.

Learn more about surrogacy and family building:
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https://patriotconceptions.com/podcast/

Apply to become a surrogate:
https://www.patriotconceptions.com/surrogate-application

Content note: This episode includes discussions of child loss and miscarriage.

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In this episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Said Daneshmand, renowned fertility specialist, podcast host, and global advocate for family-building through surrogacy. Dr. D shares how a pivotal med school rotation led him to reproductive endocrinology and discusses how science, culture, and compassion come together in his international practice. From pioneering IVF protocols to confronting surrogacy stigma abroad, Dr. D highlights the power of teamwork and relentless advocacy.

Listen to Dr. D’s podcast here: https://linktr.ee/fertiliteawithdrd?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadaHpgjv7CH3WP8bT01ktRV6BIlHieK6mN1O1M6m3hLT9XPlf263D1_KBuwjQ_aem_cnxnstx-KLXQ9IA4jF1gaA

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Potter, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility Newport Beach and Fullerton. We explore Dr. Potter's history, dispell common myths, and offer guidence for future intended parents and surrogates. 

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's episode, we interview mother and daughter, Aaliyah and A’mira, about their different experiences with Aaliyah's surrogacy journeys. They share personal experiences, what it felt like being the child of a mother currently in a surrogacy journey, and lessons taught due to surrogacy being a part of their lives.

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

In this episode, Sobeida and Anthony Aguilar share their journey through surrogacy as parents of two, discussing the unexpected challenges they faced, how their strong relationship helped them overcome fears, and the pivotal role Anthony played in being a supportive partner throughout the process.

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Noor Siddiqui, CEO of Orchid, a reproductive technology company working to give everyone the ability to have a healthy child by doing the difficult work of measuring and mitigating genetic risk—so the next generation can concentrate on life, not managing a disease. Noor explains how genetic insights can empower individuals and couples through surrogacy and fertility treatments, ensuring healthier outcomes and a deeper understanding of reproductive health.

Learn more about Orchid at orchidhealth.com

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Alease Barnes, B.S. Embryologist. Alease explores the process of IVF from the lab side, how to ensure success with innnovative research, ethics, and technology, and her own personal journey through creating educational content about her expertise.

Find Alease on Instagram @alease_the_embryologist
Find Alease on TikTok @aleasetheembryologist

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's special holiday episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Sunny, surrogate coordinatior at Patriot Conceptions, and currently on her 3rd journey as a surrogate. Sunny shares her journey, how her family played an intrical part in her ability to be a surrogate, and how helping others build their families has impacted her life.

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's episode, we sit down with Janna Annest, Attorney at Lirhus Keckemet Annest PLLC in Seattle. Janna explores her personal connection to Adoption and Assisted Reproduction law practice, what to look for in surrogacy contracts, and what are the most important parts of a surrogacy contract.

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com