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 IVF and restricting doctors, to threatening the very care surrogates and intended parents depend on. Even if abortion isn’t part of your plan, these laws can create roadblocks and risks for everyone trying to build a family.
Get clarity on what’s happening, why it matters now, and the concrete steps you need to protect your surrogate, your embryos, and your future.
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What You’ll Learn:
00:00 — How abortion bans are already affecting surrogacy in the U.S.
02:15 — The hidden consequences for fertility clinics and reproductive care
03:12 — Why personhood laws are disrupting IVF and embryo care
05:19 — How Alabama’s Supreme Court decision impacted IVF treatments
07:41 — The “abortion ban domino effect” and its reach across surrogacy
10:03 — How surrogacy and termination laws intersect—and what it means for you
11:29 — What you must do before matching with a surrogate in restrictive states
13:30 — Why every surrogacy plan should include termination discussions upfront
15:13 — The medical malpractice paradox that’s making OBs scared to act
17:14 — How you can still protect your surrogacy journey amidst legal confusion
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Key Takeaways:
Surrogacy care is being impacted by legal ambiguity, and every intended parent needs to stay informed
Personhood laws threaten more than abortion—they could impact IVF access and embryo storage
Abortion-related legal changes are pushing OB/GYNs out of the field, leading to surrogate care shortages
You must discuss termination and know your surrogate’s stance before moving forward
Proactive legal planning is your best defense in navigating this changing landscape
Start your surrogacy journey with clarity and protection—don’t skip the legal preparation.
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“When abortion laws change, fertility care changes. And your surrogacy journey needs to be ready for it.”
Dr. Alyssa Small Layne is a board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with extensive experience in surrogate requirements and gestational carrier support. After navigating her own surrogacy journey as an intended parent, she founded JUNIE to provide comprehensive surrogacy guidance and support.
On Surrogacy Made Simple, Dr. Layne combines her medical expertise with personal experience to help intended parents and surrogates navigate the surrogacy process with confidence and clarity.
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