Dr. Vesna Radojevic Why do you Evaluate Couples? Can you tell who can be Good Parents? I get asked that question frequently and there is absolutely no measure to actually evaluate who can be a good parent or not. And … Continue reading
Dr. Vesna Radojevic What is Discussed in the Surrogate Support Group Meetings? Well, we have our meetings, they are mandated once a month for the surrogates, and they all have to show up. Because it is important for them to … Continue reading
Dr. Vesna Radojevic What are the Possible Recommendations of the Psychological Evaluation? There are a number of different possibilities after a couple has undergone a psychological evaluation with me. One of them is that, most of the time what we … Continue reading
Dr. Vesna Radojevic What are the Benefits to Evaluating the Intended Parents? Frequently I say it is really critical that we actually do no harm to anyone, especially our couples. They have suffered through many things. Some of them have … Continue reading
Dr. Vesna Radojevic Do All Agencies Require Psychological Evaluations of the Couples and the Surrogate Mothers? Actually, they don’t, that I know of. We are the first surrogate program, Building Families, that actually developed the psychological component. I spent 12 … Continue reading
Carol attended the ASRM conference in Denver, CO this past October and she brought back literature about how to build a Healthy Family from the perspective of the Mental Health Advisory Council. I found nothing new which was very … Continue reading
Although I have been the psychologist for Building Families, Inc. for more than14 years and have seen almost 200 Surrogate Mothers successfully complete the program, I am still amazed at our Surrogate Mothers’ dedication to their goal of giving their … Continue reading
Why is an Agency necessary for the Surrogate Arrangement? I have always worked closely and exclusively with Building Families. I have chosen to not work with any other agency or any independent surrogate arrangement. After eight years of performing psychological … Continue reading
Wherever you were on that horrible day of September 11, 2001, you were affected by the terrorist attack on New York City and Washington, D.C. The initial impact as I watched it unfold on television was one of denial and … Continue reading
Fulfilling the dreams of couples who wish to become parents is the mission of Building Families Through Surrogacy, Inc. and our Surrogate Mothers. The psychology component of Building Families has had a busy year as we have evaluated, with care, … Continue reading
We celebrate the births of more healthy babies that have been brought to the arms of their parents. What can we glean from these successful gifts of surrogacy? The observations thus far reflect a genuine devotion “from start to finish” … Continue reading
Hi Dr. Rad -
It was great meeting you in Florida – and I have thought a lot about the work you and Carol do together….
I love this site!!.
Many thanks,
Jeannie