#21 When good surrogacy money advice goes wrong - Arielle Mitton (Part 1)
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Episode Notes
Is your money for surrogacy safe?
The real people devastated by the SEAM escrow scandal need a voice.
Arielle Mitton came to surrogacy after hyperemesis gravidarum, and complications of Asherman’s syndrome. She matched with an amazing surrogate and her excitement grew when the pregnancy test was positive. But then the most unexpected thing happened.
The company that was supposed to keep her money safe suddenly stops making payments and goes silent. Mismanagement? Fraud? Elaborate scam?
Using an escrow should have made things easier for Arielle’s surrogacy journey, but it went wrong.
We have more questions than answers.
But Arielle shares her journey and how she’s handling the fall out.
Highlights
00:00 Medical bias dismisses woman's serious health concerns.
07:38 Struggling with surrogacy, considering giving up.
10:48 Struggles with fertility, successful surrogate pregnancy.
17:06 Surrogacy requires financial preparation down to penny.
23:38 Delayed payment, fraud, and legal troubles unfold.
In surrogacy, every dollar counts. Ensuring that your funds are managed securely can prevent a world of headaches down the line.
Have you double-checked the reliability of your escrow company, and do you know your legal options if things go wrong?
This chat’s eye-opening and also heartwarming.
Tune in now!
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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!)
LA Times Article - They put aside millions for surrogates. Now the money has vanished, sparking an FBI inquiry
About the Host
Dr. Alyssa Small Layne is a board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, but more importantly, she's someone who truly gets the surrogacy journey. After navigating her own struggles with fibroids, infertility, and surrogacy, she founded JUNIE to make the process easier and more accessible for intended parents.
On Surrogacy Made Simple, Dr. Layne brings her medical expertise and personal experience together to break down surrogacy in a clear, honest, and supportive way—so you can feel confident and informed every step of the way.
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