What is it really like to become a first-time surrogate?

In this episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, host Christine sits down with Destiny Smith, a Patriot Conceptions Ambassador, to discuss her personal surrogacy journey. Destiny shares what inspired her to become a surrogate, how the application and medical-screening process worked, her experience matching with intended parents, and the support she received from her family.

Destiny also opens up about pregnancy loss, emotional preparation, mental health, and the common misconceptions surrounding gestational surrogacy. She explains what surprised her most about the process and offers encouragement to women considering becoming surrogates.

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Content note: This episode includes discussions of child loss and miscarriage.

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In this episode of The Surrogacy Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Said Daneshmand, renowned fertility specialist, podcast host, and global advocate for family-building through surrogacy. Dr. D shares how a pivotal med school rotation led him to reproductive endocrinology and discusses how science, culture, and compassion come together in his international practice. From pioneering IVF protocols to confronting surrogacy stigma abroad, Dr. D highlights the power of teamwork and relentless advocacy.

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Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com

On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Potter, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility Newport Beach and Fullerton. We explore Dr. Potter's history, dispell common myths, and offer guidence for future intended parents and surrogates.

Patriot Conceptions is a veteran-founded surrogacy agency committed to helping military families and intended parents have children through compassionate surrogacy support. For more information, please visit patriotconceptions.com