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Opinions from the Surrogates on a Surrogate Breast-feeding Your Baby
"I breastfed both of my kids until they were almost 3, but I really don't want to breastfeed my surrobabies. I do think colostrum is super important and I am happy to pump & provide at least that initial milk. However, I want the babies to bond to their parents,...
Treatments and Drugs for Male Infertility
Shared Conception will listen to you, the intended parents, as we work together to help complete your family. Of course, we will immediately refer you to the best and most appropriate physician as we navigate our way to you all becoming parents. Your...
'Nesting" and Surrogates
Momma cats and dogs do it. Expectant birds do it. And, if you’re like many human moms-to-be, you’re doing it. What are we talking about? Nesting--preparing your "nest" for your soon-to-arrive baby! The difference here is that you are the surrogate mom and so you will...
You, Your Surrogate and Your Baby Shower!
So you are an intended parent and your family and friends are excited about throwing you a fun-filled and festive baby shower. Sounds great but for you, there is only one hiccup Your surrogate mother happens to live relatively close by, you all have...
One Sister's Story of Surrogacy
It's always neat and inspirational to hear about siblings who wholeheartedly support each other through thick and thin. Here's a true story about two sisters who shared childhood memories, family and yes, even a baby.... all through the gift of surrogacy. *My sister...
The Single Dad and Surrogacy
It has been said that you start your own life, not wait for someone to start it for you. Many single males are doing just that, jump-starting their own lives and not waiting for "Mrs Right" to appear before starting a family. Many of these men go to a surrogacy...
What kind of communication would you like to maintain after the birth?
Everyone dislikes uncomfortable situations. Yet, they seem to occur far too frequently when it comes to having a baby. Sometimes, it just seems that privacy goes out the window once you decide to start a family. However, there are times when it’s extremely important...
Real Life Surrogate Experiences
What do you think, would you carry a stranger’s baby? How about your sister’s child? Over the last few years, surrogacy has entered our society with celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Sarah Jessica Parker using surrogates to complete their families. But yet,...
Pre-birth and Hospital Considerations for the Intended Parents
Let's envision that you all, the intended parents, and the surrogate mom have met, entered into a contractual relationship and developed a mutual respect for each other. Now it's almost time for the birth! Let's talk about the pre-birth and hospital...
What Happens if the Surrogate or Intended Parent Changes Their Mind?
First things first-out of 15,000 surrogacy arrangements that were reported through 2002, only 88 resulted in any dispute between parties. (That's an overall dispute rate of only approximately one-half of one percent, or .005.) The surprising part of this statistic is...
Surviving and Yes, Celebrating Mother and Father’s Day
'Tis the season for formally celebrating our mothers and fathers and most of us look forward to being appreciated for our parenting prowess and/or loving on our parents more than we normally do. However, there are those who dread these celebrations as they are...
The Post-Birth Experience……from an Intended Parent's Perspective
You know, here at Shared Conceptions, we strive to share as much expert information as possible about being a surrogate or an intended parent. However, sometimes the best information comes first-hand from someone who is actually "living" the role. To follow is a...
Perspectives from a Woman Observing her Friend as a Surrogate Mom
As our surrogacy agency, Shared Conception, journeys through the surrogacy process with our families and surrogates, we thought it neat to share a different perspective of the birth. These observations comes from a friend of the surrogate mother immediately...
Should Kids Borne Out of Surrogacy Know Their Origins?
Over the past decade the number of births involving surrogacy with donor eggs and sperm has surged. What, experts wondered, does this mean for the mental and emotional health of the growing number of kids who may or may not know the truth about their distinctive...
Why Choose a Surrogacy Agency?
You have choices when thinking about adding to your family. So why utilize a surrogacy agency instead of an independent surrogacy arrangement? Some intended parents independently locate their own surrogate mother and manage all the legal, medical, financial and...
PRE-BIRTH & HOSPITAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE INTENDED PARENTS
Let's envision that you all, the intended parents, and the surrogate mom have met, entered into a contractual relationship and developed a mutual respect for each other. Now it's almost time for the birth! Let's talk about the pre-birth and hospital considerations....
The Psychological State of the Intended Parents
In order for Shared Conception to provide a successful surrogacy agreement, it is important that the Intended Parents be flexible, emphatic and ready to respond to this exciting surrogacy situation with resilience, excitement and strength. This is why we...
The Psychological State of Surrogate Mothers
We are not just another surrogacy agency. At Shared Conception, we sincerely strive to be successful in fulfilling your dreams and work hard to ensure that everyone is emotionally healthy and satisfied. As a result, we consistently do our research to keep our...