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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...
Halloween Fun and Surrogacy
If you're going through the surrogacy journey this fall, whether as a surrogate or as intended parents, the excitement and desire to share the joy are undoubtedly overflowing. Here are several fun and imaginative ways to share some of the magic: Themed Costumes For...
How Long to Wait Between Pregnancies to be a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate is a compassionate and selfless decision that requires careful consideration and planning. It's essential to prioritize the well-being of both the surrogate and any potential future pregnancies. One crucial aspect to consider is the appropriate...
10 Tips for Managing Stress as a Surrogate
Being a surrogate comes with its unique set of emotional, physical, and mental challenges. One of the key aspects of being a successful surrogate is managing stress effectively throughout the journey. We will discuss 10 strategies to handle stress and maintain a...
Pregnancy and the Related Hormones
When conceiving naturally, hormone levels undergo changes, with varying effects from person to person. However, achieving a successful pregnancy without these essential hormones is challenging. Initially, a surrogate mother's body does not naturally produce pregnancy...
The History of Surrogacy
Surrogacy, a complex arrangement that involves one woman carrying a child on behalf of another individual or couple, has a rich history that dates back centuries. This complex practice has evolved significantly over time, shaped by cultural, legal, and technological...