The Center for Family Building

07/03/2025

It was a true privilege to host the renowned Dr. Richard Paulson on the Building Your Family podcast. As one of the most respected voices in reproductive medicine, Dr. Paulson brings clarity, insight, and evidence-based wisdom to some of the most pressing questions in fertility care today.This fact-packed episode covers everything from new technologies to supplements, exercise, and what truly matters in treatment. A must-listen for professionals and patients alike.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

06/20/2025

If you're like me, you enjoy listening to books while running errands, commuting, or walking the dog.

That’s why it was so important to me to record Building Your Family for Audible. I wanted it to be accessible, practical, and supportive—wherever and whenever people need it most.

Whether you're in the early stages of exploring donor conception or deep into the process, this guide is designed to help you make informed, compassionate decisions.

🎧 Now available on Audible,

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06/19/2025

🎙️ New episode of Building Your Family is out now!.escobar_thebabymaker doesn’t just focus on facts and fertility stats—he truly cares about his patients’ emotional well-being. In this episode, you’ll hear how he shows up as a cheerleader, a guide, and a partner in helping people reach their goal of becoming parents. 💛👶Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

06/17/2025

This week on Building Your Family, I talk with Dr. Julian Escobar—a fertility doctor and a dad through surrogacy.His own journey to parenthood gave him a whole new understanding of what his patients go through.Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

06/06/2025

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06/02/2025

For years, I ran a program for donor-conceived kids and their families to help kids figure out how they wanted to talk about their origin stories—or not.

We often focus on helping parents share this information (and that’s important), but kids also need support to decide what feels right for them as they grow.

A lot of these programs were held in LGBTQ centers—including the one in NYC, where I was interviewed for this Slate article when I was running the group.

On , I’m celebrating all the different ways families are made—and the importance of education, support, and visibility

05/16/2025

Want to learn more about donor conception or surrogacy?
This week, Dr. Alexis Melnick is going live to answer your questions!
She helps families every day and she built her own family with donor conception.
Join us! Link’s in the bio.

05/15/2025

I’m honored to share that my latest article on surrogacy and medical decision-making was named an Essential Read by Today.

In a space filled with noise and misinformation, people are searching for clear, compassionate, expert-led guidance. This piece highlights some of the critical — and often misunderstood — decisions involved in the surrogacy process.

05/13/2025

Want to know how to speak up for yourself at the doctor’s office? Dr. Eric Widra shares great tips on this week’s Building Your Family podcast.Don’t miss it—your health matters!Hashtags:

04/30/2025

this week’s episode of Building Your Family, Mike and George talk about becoming dads through surrogacy. They share the fears they had, the lessons they learned, and what helped them most. If you’re thinking about surrogacy, this episode is for you. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite app!

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04/23/2025

Finding a doctor you feel comfortable with and can truly identify with is so important—it helps you feel seen and supported.But it’s also important to look at the clinic’s success rates. That part can get lost when emotions are running high.On this week’s Building Your Family podcast, Dr. Lane and I talk about how to balance both: finding a provider who understands you and gives you the best possible chance of success.It’s not always easy—but this episode can help:

04/19/2025

Research from my colleague Dr. Alice Domar found that people undergoing fertility treatment can experience levels of depression similar to those faced by cancer patients.

In my decades of practice, I’ve seen this firsthand. One of the many challenges is the shock people experience when building a family doesn’t go as planned. The sudden realization that this path may be unfair or unpredictable can be deeply unsettling.

If this is your experience, please know:
You are not alone.
Your feelings are valid.
Acknowledging your pain is not weakness—it’s self-care. And it’s what helps you keep going.