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Surrogacy agency owner pleads guilty
Why it’s important for intended families to do their due diligence A Modesto, California woman is in jail this morning for taking millions of dollars from intended parents. She entered a guilty plea for embezzlement and wire fraud. Intended parents as far away as...
My problem with the phrase rent-a-womb
I hate the phrase “rent-a-womb.” Surrogacy is growing as a viable method for couples to grow their families and I know these families. I know their stories. I know the women who agree to carry children on behalf of these couples and that’s why the phrase “rent-a-womb”...
Surrogacy Book List
More people are sharing their stories in new book releases and there are even children’s books to help children understand their birth story. We’ve compiled a list of great books for you and your family and if you’ve written a book on surrogacy, be sure to let us...
How do you tell children they were born by surrogate?
Well not on national TV. Adrienne Maloof has ended her friendship with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costar, Brandi Glanville for blurting out on camera that her twins were born by surrogate. This was common knowledge for people that knew her but her children...
Laws on surrogacy take one step forward, two steps back
We know that surrogacy is a viable option for couples having difficulty conceiving on their own. And it seems that a lone councilman from the District of Columbia thinks so too. Councilman David Catania has submitted a bill that would end the city’s surrogacy contract...
Khloe Kardashian latest celebrity to embrace surrogacy
© Glenn Francis, www.PacificProDigital.com Unofficial sources say that Khloe Kardashian will use a gestational surrogate to grow her family. She and husband Lamar Odom have wanted children since the pair married but have battled with infertility. Khloe and...
The Surrogate Mother Next Door
Finding and choosing a surrogate mother suitable for in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be closer than you realize. Finding a donor who can successfully complete the IVF process can be long and trying. But for a few women, their surrogates were closer than the neighbor...
Surrogate Friendly States
If you are an intended parent and live in the great state of Texas you’re quite fortunate! Texas laws on surrogacy make it quite attractive to undergo the process. For instance, Texas law says that once a surrogate agreement has been validated by the state, the child...
Top 10 Reasons to Become a Surrogate
David Letterman has one, so do most magazines and gossip shows. What is it? Top ten lists! And since the New Year is upon us and many will watch the ball drop in Times Square, we thought we’d countdown the top ten reasons women should consider being a surrogate. So in...
Surrogacy isn’t the oldest profession but it’s not new either
Surrogacy in some form has been around for ages. You can even see early forms of it in some religious texts. In Jewish and Christian writings you have: Sarah’s servant acting as a kind of surrogate; and The growth of Jacob’s family through the use of surrogates. In...
Bah Humbug
We know. The holidays can be really rough for couples that want to start their own families. The holiday commercials can be really hard to watch. Baby’s First Christmas, a 30 second spot from a well-known jewelry retailer can really strike a nerve. Then there are the...
Odd but it didn't have to be
Coming out on DVD and Blu-ray this holiday season is the film The Odd Life of Timothy Green. The story is about Cindy and Jim Green; they’re portrayed as one of the 7.3 million infertile couples in America who desperately wants to have children. Jim suggests to...
How to become an intended parent
At Shared Conception, we know each intended parents' journey is different. Whether failed IVF treatments or the inability to conceive, each parent has a different reason for reaching out to surrogacy. Our agency is proud of its outstanding reputation in joining...
Surrogacy Laws in Texas
There are no federal laws with surrogacy so each state determines their own legalities regarding surrogacy. Texas allows forgestational surrogacy, where the genetic material of the intended parents or donor is used and the woman carrying the baby is not biologically...
Who are intended parents?
There is not one, common denominator that stretches across all intended parents. Like most things, each intended parent, couple and situation is unique and different. However, at Shared Conception we get asked sometimes, "Who are the intended parents? Who comes...
Traditional vs. Gestational Surrogates
When a woman begins the process of becoming a surrogate, she can easily become overwhelmed with new terms and new definitions. One of those areas that can sometimes become confusing is the type of surrogate to become. There are two main types: gestational and...
Favorite Blogs We Follow
There are several great blog sites available that journey through the process of surrogacy. Here are a few of our favorite blogs to check out! - A Surrogate's Journey. (http://beautifulsurrogacy.blogspot.com/) Brandy is a surrogate who writes a blog geared toward...
Why should you choose Shared Conception?
We know when you Google "Surrogacy Agency," a person can become overwhelmed with the results. There are lots of surrogacy agencies and choosing the "best" one is sometimes a daunting task in itself. However, we believe Shared Conception is the best option as a...