Ep 123 Surrogacy Journey Step by Step Guide with Mollie Huyck

Are you curious about what surrogacy really involves—and whether it might be right for you or someone you love? Have you ever wondered if surrogacy is only an option for the wealthy or famous? Do you know the difference between traditional surrogacy and a gestational carrier?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine has an eye-opening conversation with Mollie Huyck to explore the often complex and deeply personal world of surrogacy. Mollie is Director of Gestational Surrogacy Program at PNWF. Mollie's experience in the reproductive health field is deeply intertwined with a personal journey of unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, which spanned a decade of medical treatments including use of gestational surrogacy.

Dr. Shahine and Mollie discuss the step by step process of finding and partnering with a gestational carrier (including warning signs and red flags you don’t want to miss along the way).

In this episode you’ll hear:
[2:54] Surrogacy vs. gestational carriers
[5:39] Mollie’s personal journey & professional insights
[10:07] Finding the right gestational carrier
[12:32] Legal representation is important
[17:31] Mental health & counseling during surrogacy
[22:01] Navigating surrogacy agencies
[32:45] Understanding the timeline & the cost
[37:50] Final thoughts

Resources mentioned:
pnwfertility.com
roaringadventures.org
navieapp.com
Connect on Instagram @pnwfertility | @roaringadventures_ | @naviehealth
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ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University.
As Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, she is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching the next generation of women’s healthcare providers, and continuing research in the fields of fertility and recurrent miscarriage. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed research projects and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle Gynecology Society, and the Babyquest Fertility Grant organization. Dr. Shahine is an accomplished author including 'Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care' and best-selling book, 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.'
Whether through her research, books, lectures, or active social media presense Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on reproductive health and supporting the feritlity community.

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