"Oh man – oh man – oh man. UGH! I was just starting to feel better. No more nausea, no more vomiting; I can finally keep things down and morning sickness was slowly becoming a thing of the past. Then…BAM! I’ve got a cold. That stuffy, achy, icky-ness feeling that I...

I'm So much goes on in a woman’s body during pregnancy. Some noticeable to the observer, some not so much. Your breasts are definitely a noticeable one. Usually, to the greater satisfaction of your partner. Hands off though, ‘cause: Ouch! Those things are for looking...

No Drinking, No Smoking. No raw fish. Unpasteurized dairy is a no-no. No undercooked meats. No raw cookie dough . Tuna?! Deli meats? Ceviche and smoked fish? No. NO CAFFEINE. There are so many “no’s” when you are pregnant, so many “watch out” and “be careful of”...

As a surrogacy agency who consistently works with surrogates, we thought you all would enjoy true stories of encounters surrogates have had while out and about in their community. Read on. "My neighbor comes out and takes her kids to school at the same time I do...

A surrogate once remarked, "I did it! I finally decided I was worth being taken care of and allowed myself what I had previously considered a luxury: a prenatal massage. You’d think after three pregnancies, I would have done it ages ago; however, I am a very stubborn...

One of the things surrogates are asked quite frequently is  “How do you explain surrogacy to your kids? Isn’t that going to be hard on them?” People asking this are concerned that  the surrogate's children would be confused that they didn’t take the baby...

Deciding to participate in Surrogacy is a huge step whether you’re an Intended Parent (IP) or the Surrogate Mother, herself. It is a huge decision that probably came with months, if not years of weighing options and doing research. For some Intended Parents, finding a...

Nobody likes it; nobody wants to read it, but you HAVE TO READ YOUR SURROGACY CONTRACT. Seriously, our surrogacy agency, Shared Conception, cannot stress this enough. Everything you ever wanted, needed, and never even thought of knowing is in there. It’s the Rosetta...

                                 It has to be one of the  longest and most winding roads to travel on when a couple or an individual decides to  have a surrogate carry their...

There are two kinds of surrogate mothers. Traditional surrogates Artificial insemination first made surrogacy possible. A traditional surrogate is a woman who is artificially inseminated with the father'ssperm.She then carries the baby and delivers it for the parents...

She's pregnant! I'm excited, but I thought I’d be able to relax more than I have by now.  Achieving pregnancy isn’t a finish line so much as it just one hurdle (though a HUGE one) on the way. Each new milestone in the pregnancy will bring with it a modicum of...

So choosing a woman to be your surrogate is the central part of your surrogacy experience. A surrogacy agency, such as Shared Conception, understands the importance of the intended parents choosing just the right surrogate.  We know how to efficiently present you...

                                                  Yes, you the surrogate mother, can choose the intended parents. A surrogacy agency, such...

Surrogacy can be  complicated, costly and is a huge decision for any couple, straight or gay. Essentially, a surrogate mother is a woman who carries a child for someone else. There are many ways that different types of families can find their way to surrogacy,...

A surrogate mother has just delivered her surrogate baby, what is she going to do next? Is she  going to Disneyland? Is she touring Napa Valley?  Chances are this woman will simply jump back into the routine of her life with her own spouse and her own kids...

The surrogacy agency selection process can indeed be difficult. So how do you choose? Shouldn't price influence your decision? These are probably some of the questions you might be asking. Choosing the best agency is the first step towards finding the potential women...

In the world of surrogacy, knowledge is indeed power. This week, let's talk about the importance of transparent, honest and mature conversations when addressing the rapport and relationship between the surrogate, the intended parents and the surrogacy agency. It is...