Thinking about surrogacy or donor conception? 🌈 In this episode of Building Your Family, Dr. Julian Escobar — fertility expert, LGBTQ+ advocate, influencer, and dad — joins Lisa Schuman to explore the real questions hopeful parents face when building a family through assisted reproduction.
💬 What you'll learn in this episode:
The emotional and financial realities of surrogacy
How to think about donor selection from a medical and psychological perspective
Common mistakes hopeful parents make (and how to avoid them)
Advice for LGBTQ+ couples pursuing parenthood
Why openness and long-term thinking matter in donor conception
🎧 Whether you're planning your path to parenthood or supporting someone who is, this warm and informative conversation will help you feel more grounded and confident in your decisions.
🧠Hosted by Lisa Schuman, LCSW — award-winning reproductive therapist, author, and founder of the Building Your Family platform.
Follow Dr. Julian Escobar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulianescobar/
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