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Y'all! How awesome is this?! I found myself verkle

Y'all! How awesome is this?! I found myself verklempt at learning I had been chosen to be part of the 2022 Class of Influential Women of Law. This honor, bestowed by Virginia Lawyers' Weekly, "honors women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system and for their clients, their commitment to their communities and their service to the profession." I am so deeply honored to be recognized as part of such an illustrious group of women.

Throughout my legal career, I have often judged myself harshly, often believing that I wasn’t meeting the mark, that I wasn’t doing enough. I have only ever wanted to do good work for my clients and to be valued for my contribution. When I became a mom, these feelings only intensified. It has only been within the last few years of practice that I have claimed my power and recognized that this is not a zero-sum game. Yes, I still have days where the struggle to be present for my family and for my clients feels unachievable. But I am so grateful to be at a place in my life and career where I feel fully present and in control of my life's trajectory both personally and professionally.

So here's to celebrating women doing the damn thing and being recognized for it! 🎉

https://valawyersweekly.com/2022/04/04/vlw-names-2022s-influential-women-of-law/

#fertilitylaw #fertilitylawyer #surrogacy#surrogacylawyer #ivf #intendedparent #surrogate #gestationalcarrier#embryotransfer #surrogacyislove #adoption #adoptionlawyer

⚠️trigger warning ⚠️ Maternal health inc

⚠️trigger warning ⚠️

Maternal health includes mental health.

Perinatal mental health is focused on a woman’s emotional health during her pregnancy and postpartum period. Perinatal counseling therefore is focused on supporting women during this time. During Black Maternal Health Week, it is important for us to remember that Black women are at a higher risk of physical and mental health disparities.

📍1 in 3 Black Women experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder in comparison to 1 in 7 White women.

📍 Black women are less likely to be screened for perinatal depression.

📍 Black women are more likely to deal with a lack of reliable insurance coverage to enable them to access the care they need.

(Info courtesy of @akoma_counseling)

There are excellent clinicians and resources out there to help you become informed and seek treatment if you need it. If you haven’t checked out my stories, @akoma_counseling is a perinatal mental health therapist sharing essential information aimed at improving maternal mental health, especially for Black mamas.

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW22 #maternalequity #reprojustice #fertility #fertilitylawyer #mentalhealth #blackmaternalmentalhealth #maternalmentalhealth #endthestigma

It is typical for donors (whether donating eggs or

It is typical for donors (whether donating eggs or sperm) to be compensated or reimbursed for their time, inconvenience and the discomfort that may be associated with making the donation.

Donors can expect compensation or reimbursement for the medical procedures he/she will undergo as well as for any out-of-pocket expenses such as insurance costs and legal fees. Like a gestational carrier involved in a surrogate arrangement, donors should also be represented by legal counsel when creating a donor agreement.

Have you given or received a donation to help with your family building? Or are you new to this and have questions? Let me know in the comments!

#fertilitylaw #fertilitylawyer #surrogacy #surrogacylawyer #ivf #intendedparent #surrogate #eggdonor #spermdonor #gestationalcarrier #eggdonation #spermdonation #embryodonation

Y’all. What did I say in my post? If it’s not

Y’all. What did I say in my post? If it’s not in the contract it doesn’t exist. If you are interested in having doula support through your surrogate pregnancy and delivery you should absolutely ask for that to be covered by the Intended Parents. I deeply believe in the value of doulas due to my own personal experience having been fortunate enough to have the support of a doula for the births of my children.

Benefits of a doula:

📍Provide emotional support throughout
📍Provide physical comfort measures
📍Can help shorten labor
📍Reduces likelihood of cesarean section

Just to name a few!

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need!

You can get more information on doulas by checking out @doulasofcapitolhill, @tolabor and Dona International.

Did you use a doula for your pregnancy or for a surrogate pregnancy? Did it make a difference for you? I’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments below! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

#fertilitylaw #fertilitylawyer #surrogacy#surrogacylawyer #ivf #intendedparent #surrogate #gestationalcarrier#embryotransfer #surrogacyislove

Oftentimes, the parties to the surrogacy and donat

Oftentimes, the parties to the surrogacy and donation arrangements that I am working on like and trust each other, which is AMAZING and definitely supports a positive journey for everyone involved. They have had the opportunity to have discussions about the contract and what they want their relationship to look like. Because of this trust, sometimes my client may want to skip spelling out something in the contract because they think it is unlikely that the other party would do such a thing or would request such a thing. But I have to remind my clients that one of the purposes of the contract is to ensure that we have thought about the worst case scenario and added language to deal with it. We aren’t adding that language because we expect it to happen but we want to be prepared if it does. And so I always encourage my clients to put it in the contract if it is important to them, even if it seems like the likelihood of needing that provision is small or the circumstances that would require it is pretty far-fetched. Always better safe than sorry.

What do you think? Is this overkill? Are there things that you wanted in a contract that you didn’t put in and regretted later? Let me know in the comments.👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

#fertilitylaw #fertilitylawyer #surrogacy #surrogacylawyer #ivf #intendedparent #surrogate #gestationalcarrier #embryotransfer #surrogacyislove

I’ve been getting so many DMs and emails in resp

I’ve been getting so many DMs and emails in response to my posts about stepparent adoption that I thought I’d record a video answering your FAQ’s! Hope this content is helpful to you. Let me know what questions you have!
#adoption #adoptionlaw #adoptionandart #adoptionlawyer #stepparentadoption #stepparent #familylawyer

So excited about this documentary. This is a conve

So excited about this documentary. This is a conversation that has happened too infrequently in our community. Let’s watch together, tomorrow January 4th at 9 PM ET on the OWN network. @eggsovereasyfilm #eggsovereasyfilm #maternalhealth #fertility

Wishing you whatever your heart desires this seaso

Wishing you whatever your heart desires this season and always. 🎄🕎❤️
#tistheseasontobejolly #merryeverything #happychristmas

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