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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...
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:...
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...
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,...
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...
5 Tips for Surrogates During the Holiday Party Season
As Christmas and New Year's Eve draw near, invitations to various parties from friends, family, and work are likely pouring in. For surrogate mothers carrying a baby for enthusiastic Intended Parents, navigating the holiday season can be a bit challenging. Here are a...
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...
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...
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...
Benefits of Choosing Surrogacy
Have you been contemplating using surrogacy as a means to expand your family? If so, you're not alone. Surrogacy is gaining traction worldwide, and more individuals are viewing it as the best option when they are unable to conceive naturally. Let's look at some of the...
What Happens if Your Surrogate is Put on Bed Rest
Bed rest is a common recommendation during pregnancy, especially for women experiencing complications. It involves restricting physical activity and spending a significant amount of time lying down or reclining. This is usually advised to mitigate the risks associated...
The Importance of BMI in Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a great option that brings hope and joy to many aspiring parents who are unable to conceive. In the process of surrogacy, a surrogate carries and delivers a baby on behalf of another individual or couple (the intended parents). While surrogacy can be a...