Dealing with body changes/pain during pregnancy

Dealing with body changes/pain during pregnancy

As we all know from our bio babes, pregnancy causes so many changes to the body. It can be uncomfortable at times and even downright challenging. Not to mention after giving birth! Although body changes during and after pregnancy are natural, some struggle with...
Flu Shot when Pregnant

Flu Shot when Pregnant

So many opinions on vaccinations lately. What’s a surrogate to do? As Shared Conception always recommends, talk to your doctor before going to a clinic or getting a flu shot outside your doctor’s office. As a surrogate, refer to your contract to see what...
Which way is up? 

Which way is up? 

The vertex position. A technical term that describes when a baby is delivered headfirst. The vertex position is the ideal position when you are getting ready for labor. But it’s not always the case. Usually, weeks before you give birth, the baby moves in a position...
Gender Reveal Ideas!

Gender Reveal Ideas!

Gender reveal parties have taken off in the past decade – they have almost taken a life of their own. With their Pinterest Boards, Amazon party kits, and even dedicated websites this is becoming a new tradition. There are so many ways to celebrate the revelation of...
Our Placentas II – Placenta accrete

Our Placentas II – Placenta accrete

We have recently discussed placenta previa, the cause, risk, symptoms, and treatments. But we are not done talking about the placenta!  Shared Conception would like to fill you in on another condition that affects our placentas, known as placenta accrete. What is...