If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, it’s crucial to understand the vital connection between nutrition and surrogacy. Serving as a surrogate 
mother offers a profound chance to contribute to the growth of families and bring boundless happiness to those longing for a child. Thus, when embarking on this journey, prioritizing nutrition becomes paramount. Ensuring both the well-being of the baby and your own health requires careful attention to your dietary needs. Below, we explore nutritious choices and items to avoid.
- Opt for Fruit: Choose nutrient-rich fruits like raspberries, grapefruit, kiwi, strawberries, peaches, watermelon, blackberries, and oranges. These selections offer vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
- Consider Gelato: As a lighter alternative to ice cream, gelato typically contains less sugar, fat, and calories.
- Homemade Fruit Pops: Satisfy your craving for a cold treat with homemade fruit pops rather than store-bought ones, which often contain high sugar content.
- Indulge in Dark Chocolate: Enjoying dark chocolate during pregnancy can yield benefits such as improved blood vessel function, reduced inflammation, and lowered cholesterol levels.
- Try Trail Mix: Combine nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a snack rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber—perfect for on-the-go munching.
- Go for Air-Popped Popcorn: Enjoy fiber-rich whole grains with air-popped popcorn. Opt for seasonings over artificial flavorings and preservatives.
- Pair Hummus with Whole Wheat Crackers: Hummus and whole wheat crackers offer protein and healthy fats from chickpea dip and wholesome carbs from crackers. Raw vegetables also make a great alternative to crackers.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: Prepare hard-boiled eggs in advance for a week-long source of vitamin D.
Snacks play a vital role in maintaining satisfaction and energy levels during pregnancy. While occasional treats are acceptable, certain foods lack essential nutrients and are high in calories, lacking the satiating fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates needed to promote fullness:
- Cookies, cakes, or sugary baked goods
- Candy
- Ice cream
- Potato chips
- Soda, sweetened tea, or sugary juices
- Sugary coffee drinks
Additionally, avoid foods typically off-limits during pregnancy, such as raw fish, undercooked meat, deli meat, undercooked eggs, unpasteurized cheeses or juice, and alcohol.
If you are not currently pregnant but are interested in becoming a surrogate for intended parents looking to start a family, contact Shared Conception at 713-622-1144.
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