Building Your Family with Donor Conception, Surrogacy & Adoption with Guest, Author Lisa Schuman!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her expert advice on choosing a donor, how surrogacy has changed over the years, and much more on building your family.

For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the Geriatric Mamas website here!

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Welcome Lisa! (2:49)

• How Lisa Got Started Working In The Field Of Infertility (4:37)

• Building Your Family Through Donor Conception (10:12)

• How Surrogacy Has Changed Over The Years & What To Expect In 2024 (16:20)

• Lisa’s Framework For How To Choose A Donor (22:30)

• Where to Find Lisa’s Books (32:39)

• Kerry Washington’s Donor Conception Story (33:17)

• Camille Guaty Donor Egg Conception Story (43:39)