When you’re carrying a baby for someone else, taking care of your own body becomes an act of love—for yourself, for the baby, and for the family you’re helping create. 

That’s why Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS) provides every surrogate with personalized nutrition support. And today, we’re spotlighting one of the incredible professionals we work with: Ginger Cochran. 

Ginger’s compassionate, science-based approach helps surrogates navigate each stage of pregnancy with confidence, energy, and peace of mind.

Expert Nutrition Guidance from Registered Dieticians

As part of SPS’s comprehensive surrogate benefits, all surrogates receive professional nutrition support from experienced registered dietitians who specialize in surrogate wellness.

Ginger Cochran, MS, RDN, CDCES, RYT, is one of the experts on our team. She’s also the co-founder of the Surrogate Wellness Collective, where she focuses on helping surrogates feel confident and supported throughout the journey.

With over a decade of experience in healthcare and advanced degrees in both nutrition and health promotion, Ginger brings together evidence-based science and a mindful, realistic approach to wellness. 

Her approach centers on understanding each surrogate’s individual needs and creating care that supports her whole experience–from body to mindset.

What Nutrition Support Looks Like at SPS

From pre-transfer to postpartum, Ginger provides individualized guidance at every stage of the surrogacy journey.

Each session focuses on simple, real-world solutions that make healthy eating doable and enjoyable—not restrictive or stressful.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Pre-Embryo Transfer: Nutrition assessment and recommendations for optimal transfer and prenatal preparation.
• First Trimester: Support for managing symptoms, planning balanced meals, grocery budgeting, and preventing complications like gestational diabetes or excessive weight gain.
• Second and Third Trimesters: Ongoing evaluations and adjustments to ensure both surrogate and baby are thriving, including preparation for the glucose tolerance test and high-risk screenings.
• Postpartum Recovery: Guidance on optimal maternal recovery, breastmilk nutrition, and pumping. 
• Gestational Diabetes Support (as needed): Specialized care and education to help surrogates manage blood sugar through diet and lifestyle adjustments.

This level of personalized attention helps surrogates feel empowered and informed—knowing they’re doing everything possible to support a healthy, happy pregnancy.

The Power of Nutrition in Surrogacy

Research shows that healthy nutrition during pregnancy has a direct impact on both short-term pregnancy outcomes and long-term health. Ginger’s evidence-based approach helps reduce risks and improve wellness in ways that benefit everyone involved.

Some key outcomes linked to proper nutrition during pregnancy include:

• Up to 50% lower risk of gestational diabetes
• 30–40% reduction in preterm birth
• Increased chances of vaginal delivery and smoother recovery
• Improved energy, lower stress, and better postpartum well-being for surrogates
• Lifelong health benefits for babies, including reduced risks of obesity and improved cognitive development

For surrogates, these benefits add up to a more comfortable, confident, and rewarding experience.

Caring for Every Part of the Journey

At SPS, supporting surrogates means so much more than ensuring a healthy pregnancy; it’s about honoring the incredible generosity and commitment that each surrogate brings to her journey.

By including expert nutrition care as part of our benefits, we’re helping our surrogates feel their best physically, mentally, and emotionally—from the very first appointment to postpartum recovery.

Our dietitians’ work reflects the same philosophy that guides every part of the SPS program: compassionate, individualized care that helps each surrogate feel valued, supported, and deeply appreciated.

Learn More About Becoming a Surrogate with Surrogate Parenting Services 

Surrogate Parenting Services is proud to celebrate over 30 years of helping to bring dreams to life! Founded in 1990, Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS) is a full-service surrogacy agency that offers both parties an exceptionally supportive environment throughout the surrogacy relationship. We’re passionate about creating ideal matches between surrogates and intended parents, so the journey is fulfilling for both sides and the future child is brought into this world in the best possible circumstances.   

Do you want to become a surrogate? Learn more about our Surrogacy Program online or by calling (949) 363-9525.