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77. Inside the Surrogacy Industry: Protect Yourself and Your Baby with Susan Baldomar
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Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in the surrogacy world? The truth is, surrogacy can be an incredible gift, but it's also an industry where families often have little protection between a doctor's diagnosis and an agency selling them services. When things go wrong - and they do more often than you might think - it can turn a dream into something deeply painful.
In this episode, I'm joined by Susan Baldomar, CEO and Founder of Chelsea Surrogacy Advisors, who helps families navigate the surrogacy process safely and confidently. Susan built her business after her own difficult experience 15 years ago, when her daughter was born through a gestational carrier. What began as a joyous journey became a terrifying ordeal due to poor vetting and a lack of oversight. Today, she uses that experience to protect other families and make sure no one else has to go through what she did.
Tune in this week as Susan and I talk about everything from understanding clinic success rates and legal contracts to choosing culturally competent doctors and managing relationships with carriers. You'll hear how she advocates for both parents and surrogates, the red flags to watch for, and why even well-meaning agencies sometimes cut corners. If you're curious about surrogacy or just want to know what really happens behind closed doors, this episode is a must-listen.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://happyfamilyafter.com/76
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