Making Smart Decisions Despite the Stress of IVF with Lisa Schuman, LCSW

In episode 46 of Health Youniversity, we’re joined by Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and expert in family building through donor conception and surrogacy.

Lisa shares her vast experience counselling individuals and couples through the stress of fertility treatment, choosing donors, and navigating the complexities of surrogacy.

From understanding the emotional hurdles to making informed decisions about genetics, this conversation is packed with insights on how to build your family while managing stress and ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Lisa Schuman, LCSW is an award-winning researcher and the only therapist chosen to testify before the State Senate Judiciary Committee to legalize compensated surrogacy in New York.  Lisa is the host of the podcast, Building Your Family, and author of the book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception.

Lisa founded The Center for Family Building (www.familybuilding.net) in 2015, a helpful resource for counselling and consultation, and more recently, the Building Your Family Community, a unique membership community providing education and ongoing support specifically designed for every family-building journey.

Website: https://familybuilding.net/ 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:52 How stress creates obstacles in people making decisions in their fertility treatment and family planning
• 6:03 Factors that you have and have no control over in terms of donor conception
• 8:43 Lisa on obstacles with surrogacy
• 10:54 How does Lisa go about helping people and guiding individuals/couples who are seeking help
• 14:34 Lisa’s advice for individuals/couples who are seeking help on their fertility treatment
• 18:40 Available networks and/or resources available around the country
• 21:45 Overview of Lisa’s five-step process -what she wants you to take note if you are going through fertility treatment, donor conception, or surrogacy
• 33:51 Conclusion