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What to Do if You Become Sick During Pregnancy
When a surrogate is sick during pregnancy, careful consideration must be taken to ensure both her well-being and the baby's health. Many doctors provide a list of medications and remedies deemed safe during pregnancy, but this list may be limited, particularly in the...
The Essential Role of a Support Team During Your Surrogacy Success
Surrogacy is a complex and deeply personal journey that involves much more than the surrogate herself. It's a collective effort that requires the coordination and cooperation of multiple parties, including surrogates, egg donors, intended parents, medical staff,...
As a Surrogate, What Should Be In My Hospital Bag?
One requirement to becoming a surrogate mother is that you have given birth before. Packing your hospital bag for this pregnancy will be very similar to packing for the previous deliveries of your own children. Oftentimes, surrogates choose to pack lightly since they...
Common Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Surrogate Mother
Starting the process of becoming a surrogate mother, especially for the first time, is a journey packed with excitement, hope, and a fair share of uncertainties. Often clouded by myths and misconceptions, the decision to step into surrogacy is indeed life-altering,...
Top Tips for Feeding Your Baby Born Through Surrogacy
There are various methods for a surrogate mother to provide breast milk for the baby. If the intended mother wishes to induce lactation, this is also an option. This process involves pre-delivery preparations such as hormone therapy, breast massage, and nipple...
Balancing Surrogacy with Life
Maintaining good health is vital for everyone, but especially for pregnant surrogates. By prioritizing your well-being through mindful eating, nurturing social connections, and adopting a healthy lifestyle, you're not just fostering a healthier pregnancy but also a...
Celebrating Easter While Pregnant: Ideas and Tips
Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and joy, and if you're currently on a surrogacy journey, it's an extra special time to celebrate the new life growing within you. While surrogacy might bring some limitations, there are still plenty of meaningful and enjoyable ways...
Healthy Snacks for Surrogates
If you're considering becoming a surrogate, it's crucial to understand the vital connection between nutrition and surrogacy. Serving as a surrogate mother offers a profound chance to contribute to the growth of families and bring boundless happiness to those longing...
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...
Managing Expectations on the Journey to Parenthood
Bringing a child into the world is a journey filled with hope, anticipation, and dreams. For intended parents, this journey can be particularly complex, often involving a large range of emotions, challenges, and uncertainties. Managing expectations becomes paramount...
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...
Ways for Intended Parents to Prepare for Surrogacy
Are you and your partner considering expanding your family through surrogacy? There are numerous preparations to undertake as intended parents. Finding a reputable agency, establishing a financial plan, making necessary home safety updates for the baby, securing a...
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...
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:...
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...
Tips on How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy as a Surrogate
Surrogacy offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals to assist a couple in starting their family while also earning additional income for purposes such as paying off student loans, initiating a retirement fund, or securing the down payment for a first home....
Uncomfortable Questions that Intended Parents Need to Discuss with Their Surrogate
Meeting a potential surrogate feels akin to the most awkward first date imaginable. You find yourself face-to-face with a woman you barely know, and the majority of your conversation revolves around the prospect of creating a baby together. It's a rather swift...
Learn More About Being an Intended Parent and Using a Surrogate
Our commitment to you is that we facilitate the initial step toward realizing your dream of starting a family. When prospective parents embark on the surrogacy journey, it begins with a conversation. Shared Conception warmly welcomes all individuals eager to discuss...