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What to Do if You Fall While Pregnant

What to Do if You Fall While Pregnant

As a surrogate mother, you already know that pregnancy brings about significant changes not only in your body but also in your movement and mobility. As your center of gravity shifts, everyday tasks can become more challenging. It's not uncommon for pregnant...

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Ways to Avoid Going Stir Crazy on Bedrest

Ways to Avoid Going Stir Crazy on Bedrest

Bed rest is often recommended in various medical situations. For instance, many fertility clinics advise surrogates to observe 48-72 hours of bed rest post-transfer to ensure the safety of the embryo. Pregnant individuals may also be advised to extend this period due...

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5 Surrogacy Myths Explained

5 Surrogacy Myths Explained

There are many misconceptions and myths when it comes to surrogacy. We wanted to address some of those and help educate people about surrogacy and how it all works. Myth #1: The Surrogate is the Mother In gestational surrogacy, an embryo is formed through in vitro...

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Why Couples Choose Surrogacy

Why Couples Choose Surrogacy

Pregnancy presents a lot of unique challenges and may not be possible for everyone. When faced with fertility or pregnancy challenges, the idea of surrogacy may come into consideration. Pregnancy can bring about various complications for some individuals: Infertility:...

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Surrogates

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Surrogates

Valentine's Day stands out as one of the most cherished gift-giving holidays to express love and appreciation. From candy hearts to rose bouquets and extravagant jewelry, the ways to express love are limitless. While commonly associated with romantic love, Valentine's...

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Top 9 Reasons to Become a Surrogate Mother

Top 9 Reasons to Become a Surrogate Mother

The motivations behind a woman's decision to become a surrogate are diverse. If you're contemplating this selfless journey, it's likely that you've already compiled a list of reasons. Nevertheless, here are nine additional benefits to consider: Granting Life:...

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New Year’s Resolutions for Surrogates

New Year’s Resolutions for Surrogates

  Keeping New Year's resolutions can be challenging, but leveraging your pregnancy as a powerful motivator can make a significant difference in self-care. Our surrogates at Shared Conception share popular resolutions that align with a healthy and positive...

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Can I Use CBD Oil During My Pregnancy?

Can I Use CBD Oil During My Pregnancy?

CBD oil is gaining popularity for addressing various issues, including pain relief, nausea suppression, anxiety management, and promoting restful sleep. It's natural for pregnant individuals to contemplate using it to alleviate pregnancy-related side effects. However,...

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Benefits of a Prenatal Massage

Benefits of a Prenatal Massage

For centuries, therapeutic massage has been a go-to practice to enhance well-being, alleviate stress, and alleviate muscle tension. In this blog, we wanted to discuss the benefits of prenatal massages. Prenatal massage therapy serves as a crucial support during...

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What to Give Your Surrogate for Christmas

What to Give Your Surrogate for Christmas

Intended parents frequently ask about gifts for their surrogates. While gifts are neither obligatory nor anticipated, many IPs wish to show their gratitude with small tokens of appreciation throughout the surrogacy journey, especially at Christmas time. When Shared...

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Tips for Communicating with Your Surrogate

Tips for Communicating with Your Surrogate

As first-time intended parents just starting your surrogacy journey, you may be curious about the best ways to foster communication between you and your surrogate. There are many forms of communication that you can choose from. It's essential to have an open...

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Intimacy During Surrogacy

Intimacy During Surrogacy

Surrogacy is a wonderful journey, allowing individuals or couples to experience the joy of parenthood when faced with challenges in conceiving. However, being a surrogate comes with certain responsibilities and guidelines, including considerations about one's intimate...

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