How long do we need to abstain from intercourse while I'm a surrogate?

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Hey, everyone, it's Amanda Kinnard-Fuchsgruber, Director of Bright Futures Families Surrogacy, with this week's Ask Question. And today's question is: How long do we need to abstain from intercourse? Well, this depends on your clinic as well as how the process is going. So, typically, you need to refrain from sex, intercourse, or possibly even orgasm from start of medication for the embryo transfer to heartbeat confirmation. This could extend depending on if there are any complications with the pregnancy or. Or depending on your clinic's timeline. If you have any questions, reach out.