#5: Your First Meeting with a Surrogate: 6 Key Topics You Must Cover to Prevent a Broken Match
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--> Worksheet download: The exact tool I give my coaching clients to help vet a surrogate from the first meeting. Surrogate Vetting Essentials
Got first-meeting-with-a-surrogate jitters? That’s totally understandable. You have a lot riding on this meeting. You want her to like you. You want her to say yes. If she doesn’t it’s back to the drawing board. More waiting and more lost time.
But this meeting isn’t just about making sure you and your surrogate like each other. Just like putting together a puzzle, you need the pieces to click together. To actually align well, or it wont work. Your first meeting with your surrogate is the time to make sure you can work together and not be another broken match or have a stressful journey
Inside this episode
3 Steps to getting on the same page about vaccines: Current vaccines, vaccines in pregnancy, and any new vaccines that pop up
Never assume your surrogate wants the same things as you. You've got to talk deeply and honestly to really understand each other.
Why talking about money matters: Being clear about compensation helps avoid being ghosted or worse, being treated like an ATM
What kind of contact to you want after birth? Now that you have your baby, do you want your surrogate in your life? And how your answer plays into your match.
Ready to arm yourself with knowledge and make your surrogacy journey as smooth as silk? Press play and let's chat about all the things you absolutely need to know. Tune in now!
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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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