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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2025 · 47 MIN

Surrogacy, Donor Conception & Queer Fertility Advice with Dr. Julian Escobar

from Building your family · host Lisa Schuman

Thinking about surrogacy or donor conception? 🌈 In this episode of Building Your Family, Dr. Julian Escobar — fertility expert, LGBTQ+ advocate, influencer, and dad — joins Lisa Schuman to explore the real questions hopeful parents face when building a family through assisted reproduction. 💬 What you'll learn in this episode: The emotional and financial realities of surrogacy How to think about donor selection from a medical and psychological perspective Common mistakes hopeful parents make (and how to avoid them) Advice for LGBTQ+ couples pursuing parenthood Why openness and long-term thinking matter in donor conception 🎧 Whether you're planning your path to parenthood or supporting someone who is, this warm and informative conversation will help you feel more grounded and confident in your decisions. 🧠 Hosted by Lisa Schuman, LCSW — award-winning reproductive therapist, author, and founder of the Building Your Family platform. Follow Dr. Julian Escobar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulianescobar/

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