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The Surrogate Experience Series

Conceptual Options, LLC is happy to announce our new video series, “The Surrogate Experience.” In this series, we interviewed three of our phenomenal, experienced Surrogates about their personal Surrogacy journey and what being a Surrogate means to them. Each Surrogate has their own reasons for becoming a Surrogate, and each women also has a different experience, which you will see as you… Read More »The Surrogate Experience Series

Surrogacy – The Kids Are Alright

Ian Mucklejohn’s story to parenthood became huge news in the UK when he became a father to triplets born via surrogacy in 2001. In the US, this would barely make it on the news; but in the UK, Mucklejohn was the first single, heterosexual man to have children via surrogacy. Mucklejohn was criticized in the UK media for having children via surrogacy… Read More »Surrogacy – The Kids Are Alright

Bravo Star Jeff Lewis Talks About Hearing His Baby’s Heartbeat

Outspoken Bravo TV star, Jeff Lewis, who is known for being no nonsense and very much outspoken was rendered speechless when he and his partner, Gage Edward, heard their baby’s heartbeat for the first time at their Surrogate’s ultrasound. Jeff Lewis revealed to his TV audience that: “When we heard the heartbeat, that was cool. That’s when I was like okay, there’s… Read More »Bravo Star Jeff Lewis Talks About Hearing His Baby’s Heartbeat

Educating Surrogates & Intended Mothers on Surrogacy + C-Sections

1 in 3 women in the United States have a c-section when giving birth; but are all of these c-sections necessary? There are many reasons why a pregnant woman may have a c-section including, but not limited to: having a c-section before, failed progression in labor, multiples, abnormal fetal heart rate, or by maternal request. However, these are not the only reasons;… Read More »Educating Surrogates & Intended Mothers on Surrogacy + C-Sections

Canadian Surrogates Interviewed About Their Motivations to Become a Surrogate

After our last post, Conceptual Options’ top 5 reasons a woman (& their family) decides to become a Surrogate, we found this great article posted in the Toronto Star that interviewed several women who have chosen to become surrogate mothers under Canadian law. As with Surrogates in the US, these women show extraordinary altruism in being a Surrogate. In the article, one… Read More »Canadian Surrogates Interviewed About Their Motivations to Become a Surrogate

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TOP 5 REASONS A WOMAN (AND HER FAMILY) DECIDES TO BECOME A SURROGATE

Would you carry a stranger’s baby as a surrogate? What about the baby of your best friend? Many women decide to carry someone else’s baby as a surrogate for many different reasons….and after asking a sample of our surrogate mothers, we came up with our Top 5 Reasons a Woman (and her family) decides to become a surrogate and start their surrogacy… Read More »TOP 5 REASONS A WOMAN (AND HER FAMILY) DECIDES TO BECOME A SURROGATE

Conceptual Options’ Surrogate Brittney Captures Surrogacy Journey on YouTube

Here at Conceptual Options we absolutely love when women demystify the journey of being a surrogate by sharing their experiences – the highs and the lows and the smiles and the tears. Plus, we just discovered that one of our very own surrogates is doing just that! Brittney and her family are open about matching with her Intended Parents, her medication protocol,… Read More »Conceptual Options’ Surrogate Brittney Captures Surrogacy Journey on YouTube

Surrogacy & Hepatitis B

What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is the world’s most common liver infection that affects nearly 70% of all Asian populations throughout the World – with 240 million people infected worldwide. While hepatitis B is not as common in the United States, The ONLY way to get the hepatitis B virus is to come into contact with infected blood or bodily fluid.… Read More »Surrogacy & Hepatitis B

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Top 5 Myths about Surrogacy

Surrogacy and other forms of assisted reproduction, such as egg donation and sperm donation, have long been surrounded by myths that are completely false. However, these myths, although untrue, continue to be passed around Internet forums and online “resources” causing confusion for Intended Parents, Surrogates, Egg Donors, and Sperm Donors. The following list is here to help you navigate any confusion that… Read More »Top 5 Myths about Surrogacy