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Published: Feb. 8, 2022, 9 a.m.

b'In this episode we\\u2019re talking to Ashley Greene who is a surrogate. I wanted to chat with her because I know I have a lot of listeners who are not yet pregnant and I thought it would be good to talk about this as an option to expand your family. There may also be some folks who are curious about being a surrogate and what it\\u2019s like. Plus, I personally just wanted to know more about the subject. I learned a lot from my conversation with Ashley and I know you will, too.

A surrogate can make a family\'s wish to have a baby a reality. Some people ask why go this route? Why not adoption? My answer to that is that, ultimately, it\\u2019s a very personal decision. There is no right or wrong choice. What matters is that the surrogate and the intended parent know what to expect and can help each other bring a baby into the world.

In this Episode, You\\u2019ll Learn About:

-How Ashley decided it was the right time for her to become a surrogate

-What are the reasons that intended parents might choose surrogacy

-How long can it take to match with a surrogate

-How involved are the intended parents in the pregnancy and birth

-What are some of the legal aspects (spoiler alert: it\\u2019s complex)

-How does someone go about becoming a surrogate and what makes someone a good candidate for surrogacy

-How compensation is determined

-What are the costs associated with a surrogacy

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