Episode 87 Surrogacy Explained: Legal Rights, Costs & Modern Family Building with Expert Lisa Schuman, LCSW

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Fertility and surrogacy expert Lisa Schuman joins TBD for an eye-opening discussion about building families through surrogacy. From understanding New York's recent legalization to navigating six-figure costs and complex psychological screenings, Schuman - who testified before the NY State Judiciary Committee - breaks down what prospective parents need to know. Learn about surrogate matching, state-by-state legal variations, breast milk arrangements, and the real medical requirements behind surrogacy approvals. Whether you're considering surrogacy, work in healthcare, or are curious about modern family building, this episode offers essential insights into this increasingly common path to parenthood. It’s not just for celebrities like Lily Collins. Lisa is the co-author of Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception.Lisa also appeared on Episode 82 where you can find an in-depth discussion about non-traditional family-building. Episode recorded September 5, 2024, at the LMC Media Podcast Studio. Show notes available at thebalancedilemma.com/episode-87#Surrogacy #FertilityJourney #ModernFamilies #WomenInMedicine #FamilyPlanning #SurrogacyAwarenessMonth #ASRM #lilycollins

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