How Surrogates Can Have a Healthier Pregnancy: 10 Tips to Follow

As a surrogate, you want to make sure that the baby you’re carrying is as safe and healthy as possible. With better care for your health and proper lifestyle changes, it ensures that your baby grows and develops well. Besides that, you’ll also feel better and more confident throughout the pregnancy.

However, what are things to follow so you can have higher chances of a healthy and successful pregnancy? I did the research to help you out, so read on! I’ll show you the ten helpful tips to follow to keep you and the baby in good health during the surrogate pregnancy.

Ten Tips for a Healthy Surrogate Pregnancy

I’m sure that as a surrogate, you’ve researched on questions such as, “what is gestational surgery,” as well as its procedures and what to expect. But once you’ve made the agreement and have already gone through with the tests, what comes afterward? To ensure the safety and health for both you and the baby, follow these tips:

• Eat Better

It’s crucial to consumer well-balanced meals, but when pregnant, you’ll need to focus more on healthier foods throughout it. Make sure that you consume lean protein and lots of fruits and vegetables, just like what your mom taught you! Avoid consuming any undercooked meats or eggs, as well as unpasteurized dairy and fish with high levels of mercury.

• Stay Hydrates

One of the leading causes of premature labor comes from dehydration, so ensure that you get enough water daily. With good water intake, it helps transfer all the crucial vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to you and the baby. You’ll need at least eight glasses of water a day, if not, even more. (though avoid over drinking!)

• Take Prenatal Vitamins

Before the whole procedure and throughout the pregnancy, you’ll take prenatal vitamins for the baby to get all essential nutrients. This will promote healthier growth and development for you, the baby, and their home inside you. But do take note that these prenatal vitamins only supplement healthy diets; they do NOT replace it so continue to eat well!

• Get Rest

Just as you should before the pregnancy, you’ll have to sleep at the last eight hours of sleep every night. You’ll need rest and to avoid any overexertion of work or hard activities.

Also, I recommend that you begin sleeping on your side after the first trimester, as sleeping on the back may cut off the baby’s blood supply and have you feel lightheaded.

• Minimize the Stress

All throughout the pregnancy, you’ll most likely experience the typical mood swings and emotions. That’s why it’s crucial to find ways you can calm down and relax.

You can take a break from any responsibilities, try meditation or yoga, or other relaxing programs. If you have any complaints or tough feelings, talk to your surrogacy specialist and counselor for emotional help as needed.

• Stay Active 

You need your rest but you also have to balance it out with low-impact exercise got help with your health. Opt for half an hour of exercising to the daily routine, going for prenatal exercise classes, swimming, or walking. This can help reduce pregnancy symptoms, boost moods, and make the labor and delivery a bit easier!

• Get Prenatal Care 

Throughout the pregnancy, fertility specialists and OBGYN will monitor you to ensure that both you and the baby are healthy. You’ll need more checkups and appointments, so during this time, make sure that your doctor’s informed with everything. If you have any concerns or questions, don’t be afraid to ask!

• No Harmful Substances 

Of course, you should make sure that you do NOT take in any alcohol, drugs, or smoke during your pregnancy. Not only does this outlying the surrogacy contract, but it’s very unhealthy for the baby as well. Also, avoid other harmful substances and check with your doctor about taking any medications.

• Monitor the Pregnancy 

I suggest that you have a good journal throughout the pregnancy, tracking all of the symptoms you feel. Also monitor the medications you take, your weight and overall mood, as well as unusual symptoms. This and photos will help when consulting the doctor and update the parents during your next visits.

• Enjoy the Whole Experience 

While pregnancy can be tough, it’s best to take on a positive attitude. It’s best to use it as a chance to learn about your body, the surrogacy process, and just feel great about the experience. This can also help reduce any stressors and anxiety.