Oct 3, 2014 | General Topics
Surrogacy relationships require excellent communication and empathy on both sides. The intended parents need empathy for the woman entering surrogate motherhood, but naturally have a lot of worries and questions regarding the pregnancy. The surrogate has to understand...
Sep 19, 2014 | General Topics
In what’s used to be a well-kept secret, some women have used surrogates for more social reasons, not for reasons relating to infertility.*“I call these cases designer surrogacy,” says Lori Arnold, MD, a northern San Diego fertility doctor. She says...
Sep 14, 2014 | General Topics
Inducing lactation refers to the process of making milk without pregnancy and birth. In a typical breastfeeding situation, the hormones of pregnancy and the changes that these hormones undergo at birth cause a woman’s breasts to start producing milk....
Sep 5, 2014 | General Topics
“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...
Aug 18, 2014 | General Topics
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...
Jul 21, 2014 | General Topics
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...
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