At Circle, one question that always comes up is: “Why is surrogate BMI so important?” In order to be considered for surrogacy or egg donation, applicants have to meet certain qualifications. One such requirement is Body Mass Index (BMI). Your BMI is calculated using a formula that divides an individual’s weight by their height to […]
Month: December 2017
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Surrogacy or Egg Donation Agency
Whether you’re an intended parent or a prospective surrogate or egg donor, make sure you’re in good hands when you’re choosing an agency. Keep in mind that, while the decision can be daunting, a few key factors can help you make an informed choice. Remember, your final decision will affect you throughout your experience. So don’t […]
Surrogacy Laws: 4 Things Intended Parents Need To Know
Surrogacy law encompasses family law, contract law, estate planning, insurance and often immigration law. Legal experts at your surrogacy agency are charged with negotiating agreements between intended parents and surrogates and egg donors, planning for the future and the best interests of the child, making sure everyone is insured from financial risk, finalizing parental rights, and […]
Surrogacy Terms: Gestational Carrier vs. Surrogate
Gestational carrier. Gestational surrogate. Surrogate. Surrogate mother. These words are used, often interchangeably, to describe a woman who carries a child for intended parents. So why do these different surrogacy terms exist? And which one is the right one to use? Let’s start by distinguishing the two types of surrogacy – traditional surrogacy and gestational […]
A Circle Surrogate Story – Yaz’s Journey
This post is republished with permission from Yaz’s blog Mrs Surrogate Love. Yaz, a Circle Surrogate, started this blog to document her surrogacy journey. In this post, she shares how she got started with surrogacy, and why she chose Circle as her agency.
Choosing Known vs. Semi-Known Egg Donation
This post, written by Circle Director of Marketing Kristin Marsoli, was originally published on Parents via Egg Donation Infertility can be a long road. You’re investing a tremendous amount of time, money and emotion into doing everything you can to fulfill your dreams of parenthood. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out the way you […]