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Hosted by Alyssa Small Layne, MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 70 episodes
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Surrogacy doesn't have to be overwhelming. On Surrogacy Made Simple, we walk you through this life-changing journey without the complexity and confusion, so you can focus on what's most important - welcoming your new baby! We chat about surrogacy agencies, independent surrogacy, donor eggs, IVF, inducing lactation and all the things important to you. You'll love real stories from intended parents, surrogates and advice from experts in the field. Your surrogacy expert, Dr Alyssa Small Layne (OBGYN, mom through surrogacy), will be your guide.
Alyssa Small Layne, MD hosts Surrogacy Made Simple, a education show with 70 episodes published.
The holidays can feel like the brightest spotlight on what’s missing—especially when intended parents are still waiting, longing, or grieving their path to parenthood. Scrolling through social feeds packed with family ce
Worried about making a mistake when choosing your surrogate? You’re not alone—one wrong decision can lead to contract battles, lost money, or broken dreams. It’s easy to get caught up in emotions and miss the subtle warn
Navigating surrogacy insurance is more daunting than ever in 2026. Thinking you’ve found the perfect surrogate, only to worry about the massive, unpredictable expenses hiding in her insurance? You’re not alone. As surrog
Worried about how changing abortion laws might affect your surrogacy journey? You’re not alone. In this urgent episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne dives into exactly how abortion laws impact surrogacy—from limiting access to
Dr. Alyssa Small Layne digs into why Bloomberg’s “IVF Disrupted” resonated so widely and what it reveals about the modern fertility industry. She explains how a specialty that once covered broad reproductive care narrowe
You’ve waited, hoped, and dreamed—and now your baby is coming home. But what happens next? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne sits down with postpartum coach and doula Jaquie Dason to talk about the emotional, physi
When you’ve been through surrogacy once, everything changes the second time around. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne shares what she and her family are doing differently on their second surrogacy j
Double embryo transfer (DET) is often discouraged in surrogacy—but are there ever exceptions? In this follow-up to their powerful SET vs. DET conversation, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne welcomes back Dr. Erica Bove to explore t
Should you transfer one embryo—or two? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne sits down with reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN Dr. Erica Bove to talk about one of the most emotionally charged and medically controv
The traditional surrogacy match system isn’t working. Whether you’re with an agency or searching independently, most intended parents are unknowingly set up to fail—or settle. From long waitlists and lack of transparency
Surrogacy is an exciting and emotional journey—but it’s also complex and full of potential pitfalls. From choosing the cheapest option to rushing into the first match, there are mistakes that could cost you more than jus
Ever wonder what your fertility clinic is really using to determine if a surrogate is a “yes” or a “no”? In this essential episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne breaks down the official ASRM guidelines —the very framework most
This episode is your all-access pass to the real surrogacy questions people are too afraid to ask—or don’t know they should. From choosing a clinic and evaluating surrogates to understanding rematch policies, legal logis
Ever wonder what your fertility clinic is really using to determine if a surrogate is a “yes” or a “no”? In this essential episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne breaks down the official ASRM guidelines —the very framework most
When is the “right time” to tell your child they were donor conceived? And how do you talk about it in a way that builds connection—not confusion? In this powerful follow-up to Episode 53, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne speaks w
What happens when your child starts asking about their biological roots—and you realize you don’t have all the answers? In Part 1 of this thoughtful two-part series, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne explores why donor-conceived ch
What happens when a baby born via surrogacy in the U.S. is suddenly left in legal limbo—unable to get a passport, unable to go home? In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne sits down with atto
When you're searching for a surrogate, it’s easy to focus on personality, values, or past experience—but there’s one key factor many intended parents overlook: BMI . In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne shares what BM
When it comes to IVF for surrogacy, not all fertility clinics are created equal. And the wrong choice can lead to delays, surprise restrictions, and missed chances at parenthood. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne s
Should you work with two surrogates at once? What does it take—mentally, emotionally, and logistically—to grow your family through a dual surrogacy path? In this vulnerable and empowering episode, Dr. Alyssa Small Layne
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