Ep 96 Protecting Yourself from Surrogacy Scams with Dr. Brian Levine

Ep 96 Protecting Yourself from Surrogacy Scams with Dr. Brian Levine

Have you seen the stories about surrogacy scams out this year? Are you considering using a gestational carrier or financing a fertility or IVF treatment and worried about making the right (or wrong) choice for next steps?

Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brian Levine is Dr. Lora Shahine's guest for this episode of Baby or Bust. The founder of CCRM Fertility of New York and Nodal Surrogacy, Dr. Levine has a unique perspective, having been on the ground through the evolution of surrogacy in New York since it became legal in 2021.

In this conversation, you'll learn more about the recent surrogacy scams and how to protect yourself. Dr. Levine shares the importance of transparency, addresses some common misconceptions about surrogacy, and shares some of the positive experiences families have had through this process.

In this episode you'll hear:

[1:50] Meet Dr. Brian Levine

[2:30] The birth of Nodal and Surrogacy in New York

[6:15] Nodal's approach to surrogacy

[8:53] Seam Escrow Agency Fraud

[15:23] Protecting yourself against fraud

[21:47] Common questions, concerns and misconceptions surrounding surrogacy

[47:54] Sharing stories and supporting others

[51:28] Connecting with Dr. Brian Levine and Nodal

Resources mentioned:

Follow Dr. Brian Levine on IG - @drbrianlevine

www.nodal.com

Stories mentioned:

SEAM Fraud

Couple unable to bring baby home from Mexico Story

Chinese actress accused of abandoning 2 babies in the US

Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

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