The Surrogate Buzz

What is it like to become a surrogate for the first time? Rebecca Deegan speaks with Cheyenne, a first-time gestational carrier who shares her twin surrogacy journey—from choosing an agency and preparing for embryo transfer to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. Cheyenne discusses delayed transfer cycles, fertility medications, twin pregnancy monitoring, building a relationship with intended parents from China, and the support she found through her husband, family, agency team, and fellow surrogates

What breast milk options are available to intended parents after a surrogacy journey? In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, Rebecca Deegan interviews Trish Clifford, Co-Founder of Leche, about donor breast milk, freeze-dried breast milk, surrogate-provided breast milk, and feeding options available to intended parents after birth. This episode answers common questions including: • Can a surrogate provide breast milk after delivery? • What is freeze-dried breast milk? • How does donor breast milk

What happens during a psychological evaluation in surrogacy, and why is it required for both intended parents and surrogates? In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, host Rebecca Deegan, Senior Client Services Director at Surrogate Alternatives, is joined by Dr. Steven Covelluzzi, a clinical psychologist specializing in third-party reproduction, to explain how the psychological screening process works and why it plays a critical role in successful surrogacy journeys. The psychological evaluation is

In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, host Rebecca Deegan, Senior Client Services Director at Surrogate Alternatives, is joined by Adam Winder, CEO of SeedTrust, to explain how escrow works in surrogacy and why it is one of the most important parts of the process. Surrogacy involves a significant financial commitment with payments made over time. This conversation breaks down how escrow accounts manage those funds, how payments are reviewed and released, and what safeguards should be in place to

What should intended parents and surrogates understand about the legal process of surrogacy before beginning a journey? In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, host Rebecca Deegan, Senior Client Services Director at Surrogate Alternatives, is joined by surrogacy attorney Brian Klein of Klein Fertility Law to explain the legal foundations of gestational surrogacy in the United States. Surrogacy involves contracts, medical procedures, and court orders that establish parental rights and protect both

Choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most important decisions intended parents and surrogates will make during the family-building journey. Understanding potential warning signs early can help prevent unnecessary stress, risk, and financial uncertainty later. In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, host Rebecca Deegan, Senior Client Services Director at Surrogate Alternatives, is joined by Senior Case Manager and experienced surrogate Nicole to discuss red flags to watch for when evaluating a

Matching is one of the most important decisions in the surrogacy journey, yet it's also where many people realize they didn't ask the right questions early enough. In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, we walk through what intended parents and surrogates should be asking before they match. From reviewing profiles to the first match call, we discuss the questions that shape communication, expectations, and long-term success. Our host, Rebecca Deegan, Lead Client Services Director at Surrogate

You've submitted a surrogate application. What happens next? Who reviews it, how does screening work, and what should you expect during this stage? In this episode of The Surrogate Buzz, Rebecca, Senior Client Services Director, sits down with Jennifer, Surrogate Intake Director at Surrogate Alternatives, Inc., to walk through what actually happens after a surrogate application is submitted. Jennifer explains how applications are reviewed by real people, what the intake call is truly for, why