by Proud Fertility | Sep 27, 2018 | Intended Parents, Surrogate Mothers
Traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) is a system of complementary medicine that involves using needles in the skin and tissues to dispel pain and to alleviate mental, physical and emotional conditions. Treatments have been proven to have many benefits and are...
by Proud Fertility | Sep 1, 2018 | Egg Donation, Intended Parents, Surrogate Mothers
A beautiful submission from one of our Intended Parents about HIV and surrogacy. It’s early morning, and I am on my balcony looking out into the tree canopy. The parrots and cockatoos greet with morning song. I realize that if I pause for a moment, I can hear...
by Proud Fertility | Jul 31, 2018 | Surrogate Mothers
Is this the magic answer to a successful IVF transfer for surrogates? No! Of course not. Life is complex, ever changing and almost impossible to nail down, unless you’re Chrissy Teigan. That chicky seems to have life down on lock. As with most things in our lives,...
by Proud Fertility | Jul 23, 2018 | Surrogate Mothers
Whether you consider yourself a minimalist or hoarder when it comes to beauty tips, items, habits and preferences, some changes should be taken into consideration when preparing to become a gestational carrier (or in preparation for your own baby). There are known...
by Proud Fertility | Jul 16, 2018 | Intended Parents, Surrogate Mothers
Surrogacy, while bringing many individuals and couples joy and happiness, also has the potential to become loss and heartbreak. At any point during your journey, whether after the transfer or during the pregnancy or birth, tragedy can strike, which makes it all the...
by Proud Fertility | Jul 9, 2018 | Surrogate Mothers
Progesterone is a hormone released within the body that stimulates the uterus, preparing the endometrium for the possibility of pregnancy after ovulation. The uterine lining thickens to receive the fertilized egg. It also prevents the uterus from contracting in order...