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

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    Dreaming of holding your baby but reeling from the surrogacy sticker shock? You've been through enough to get to this point. How are you supposed to find a small fortune so you can have a baby?


    Our guest today, Alexandra French has your back. She decided to give the gift of surrogacy away, even before she had a child through surrogacy!


    In this episode we discuss

    - The real costs of surrogacy so you have no surprises

    - Financial support options, from grants to financing plans

    - Alexandra's inspiring story and her "Gift of Surrogacy" mission

    - Which companies are leading the charge in employer surrogacy benefits


    Grab your headset and let's plunge into the nitty-gritty of navigating surrogacy finances with grace.

    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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