Pregnancy Skin

Pregnancy Skin

Congratulations! You are pregnant! Exciting times are coming your way and a LOT of changes are in your near future. At Shared Conception, we like to celebrate pregnancy, but we are also conscious that there are some changes we don’t always welcome during our journey....
Part 3: Surrogacy in the 3rd Trimester

Part 3: Surrogacy in the 3rd Trimester

Congratulations! You have made it into the final stretch. And yes, pun intended! You might feel that your body is stretched out, you’re tired, you urinate frequently and you might not be getting the best night’s sleep. You definitely cannot see your feet, but that’s...
Part 2: Surrogacy in the 2nd Trimester

Part 2: Surrogacy in the 2nd Trimester

Congratulations! You made it through the first trimester. On top of the usual suspects; morning sickness, fatigue, food aversions, frequent urination, etc., you may still have those pesky needles to inject. By this time, you can administer the shot with your eyes...

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...