Listen "#27 How to Vet and Select your Ideal Surrogate"
Episode Synopsis
--> Worksheet download: The exact tool I give my coaching clients to help vet a surrogate from the first meeting. Surrogate Vetting Essentials
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to find the right surrogate?
Picking a surrogate is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make.
The wrong choice can mean a broken match, lost time, wasted money and hard feelings
How you screen and vetting a surrogate could be the deciding factor in whether your surrogacy journey is smooth or fraught with challenges.
In this episode, you'll hear:
03:13 Choosing the right surrogate is essential.
06:28 Surrogacy mishaps that could have been avoided by proper vetting.
16:29 How a WTF meeting with a fertility doctor changed everything
26:19 Creating a stellar workflow to filter best candidates.
33:28 Grab our done-for-you worksheet for finding a qualified surrogate.
There are subtle yet powerful methods for choosing the ideal surrogate without overwhelming yourself.
It takes a little pre-planning, and we’ll guide you through. First step is pressing play!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Alyssa and Surrogacy Made Simple.” <– If that sounds like you, please do me a favor by rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to have a great experience with surrogacy. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Links mentioned in the episode
Surrogate Vetting Essentials Worksheet - Ask the right questions, find the right match
#5: Your First Meeting with a Surrogate: 6 Key Topics You Must Cover to Prevent a Broken Match
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to find the right surrogate?
Picking a surrogate is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make.
The wrong choice can mean a broken match, lost time, wasted money and hard feelings
How you screen and vetting a surrogate could be the deciding factor in whether your surrogacy journey is smooth or fraught with challenges.
In this episode, you'll hear:
03:13 Choosing the right surrogate is essential.
06:28 Surrogacy mishaps that could have been avoided by proper vetting.
16:29 How a WTF meeting with a fertility doctor changed everything
26:19 Creating a stellar workflow to filter best candidates.
33:28 Grab our done-for-you worksheet for finding a qualified surrogate.
There are subtle yet powerful methods for choosing the ideal surrogate without overwhelming yourself.
It takes a little pre-planning, and we’ll guide you through. First step is pressing play!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Alyssa and Surrogacy Made Simple.” <– If that sounds like you, please do me a favor by rating and reviewing the show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to have a great experience with surrogacy. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Links mentioned in the episode
Surrogate Vetting Essentials Worksheet - Ask the right questions, find the right match
#5: Your First Meeting with a Surrogate: 6 Key Topics You Must Cover to Prevent a Broken Match
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