The REAL about the Surrogacy Process w/ Perla & Debbie

What do you know about the surrogacy and donor egg process?! At our women’s summit, we did our very first live podcast recording and it was incredible! It’s finally here and today, I am replaying the conversation I had with Debbie Villafana and Perla Piekutowski on our stage. With advances in medical technology, I think it’s important for women to have a basic understanding of the various paths to building families, even those that are “non-traditional”. We need to be informed and it doesn’t hurt to know what’s out there - whether it's something you would consider or not. Just because someone chooses to expand their family in a way that you don’t necessarily agree with - doesn’t mean that you should look at them differently. Being informed is vital. From defining surrogacy to discussing health risks, and benefits, to cost and regulations - we are not leaving anything out! Listen up ladies! The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women’s nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.  About Debbie & Perla: Debbie Villafana is a program director at Fairfax Egg Bank. With more than 22 years of experience within the industry, Debbie has an extensive background in directing the donor egg program, managing the egg donor process, and working directly with patients. Debbie is a well-respected leader in the industry.⁠ ⁠ Perla Piekutowski is the director of growth and engagement at Fairfax Surrogacy. Perla has over 13 years of experience in helping create families via gestational surrogacy. Perla and her husband also needed assistance growing their own family through IVF. Her journey to having her children has gifted Perla with more empathy and appreciation for intended-parents. Between her professional and personal experiences, Perla serves everyone she meets with enthusiasm and compassion for their goals and understanding their trials.⁠ Connect with Debbie & Perla: Websites: https://fairfaxsurrogacy.com/who-we-are/ https://www.fairfaxeggbank.com/about-us/why-fairfax-eggbank/ Stay Connected: Let me help you thrive on your unique health journey! 1:1 Virtual Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected] Say hello! Email us at [email protected] Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com Women's Nutrition Counseling: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights Facebook: @flourishheights Twitter: @flourishheights Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!