A Brief Look at the History of IVF

A Brief Look at the History of IVF

•  In 1934 at Harvard University, scientist Gregory Pincus conducts IVF experiments on rabbits. Results suggest that similar fertilization is possible in humans.•  A few years later, John Rock and Miriam Menkin succeed in the first IVF of human...
Is there a weight requirement to become a surrogate?

Is there a weight requirement to become a surrogate?

Our surrogacy agency, Shared Conception, loves receiving your questions about surrogacy so please keep them coming. One question that weighs on most people's minds is this: Is there a weight requirement to become a surrogate?There is no weight requirement...
Poll: Vast Majority of Americans Support Surrogacy

Poll: Vast Majority of Americans Support Surrogacy

A recent YouGov poll asked U.S. citizens what they thought about surrogacy. Our surrogacy agency, Shared Conception,  was not surprised to learn that 71 percent of people polled said they approved of surrogacy. To give you a gender breakdown, women approved of...
Teamwork Makes the Surrogacy Dream Work

Teamwork Makes the Surrogacy Dream Work

A successful surrogacy is a team effort. It means the cooperation of surrogates, egg donors, intended parents, doctors, nurses, social workers, attorneys, and coordinators. Focusing on openness, honesty, and communication can help make a good journey great.But we...