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You should be proud to be a surrogate. Even if not for the fact that you can bring the joy of life into another family’s home, there’s a great deal of personal satisfaction you can gain from the process as well. This is especially the case when you can choose who you want to carry the baby for.

While pregnant, you should take special care to ensure you’re remaining healthy and guarding against illness. Immunizations can offer substantial help during this process.

Three Immunizations You May Need Before Becoming Pregnant As A Surrogate Mother

Surrogate mothers should already be immune to common illnesses like measles and chickenpox, but if you’re planning to be pregnant, it’s always best to take extra precautions.

Here are three immunizations you may need before becoming a surrogate.

Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)

It’s quite likely that surrogate mothers received vaccines for these illnesses as children, which usually means that you should be immune for life.

It’s always best, though, to be extra careful during pregnancy. Getting a simple blood test, called a titer, can help you verify your immunity to these illnesses. If you are not current on your MMR vaccine, you should be inoculated a month prior to conception.

Of the three mentioned here, rubella is the greatest concern, because it can cause miscarriage.

Chicken Pox

Again, your bloodwork can reveal whether you have immunity to chickenpox.

Most children who experience chickenpox recover relatively quickly, but adults can develop a serious condition from it – especially a pregnant adult.

In some rare instances, babies affected by chickenpox can develop abnormalities, including deformation and neurological problems. As with rubella, you also risk miscarriage.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is transmitted through bodily fluids, making it a low-risk condition.

But you simply can’t be too careful, as it can be transmitted by your partner.

The most significant concerns here are cancer and liver failure. Keep in mind that Hepatitis B can also be transferred to the newborn.

Consult With Your Doctor for More Detailed Information

If you have any concerns, be sure to speak with your physician and determine whether you’re ready to be a surrogate. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

As a well-known surrogacy center, Joy of Life® works with a series of professional clinics, which can help make your surrogate journey safe and painless. Get in touch today for more information. Our website: joyoflifesurrogacy.com

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Joy of Life is a compassionate surrogacy agency committed to creating life, fostering joy and nurturing dreams. We are experts in our field, with team members boasting extensive experience in the clinical, psychological and legal aspects of surrogacy. But more than that, we are a family — a community bound by the shared purpose of helping others realize the joy of parenthood.

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