Surrogacy Blog

We always receive lots of questions about surrogate requirements— and why gestational carriers need to meet them. These qualification criteria ensure that interested candidates are emotionally and physically ready for a surrogacy journey. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our babies and surrogates! Find out what are the requirements to be a surrogate below. Who Decides What Surrogate Requirements Are? Surrogacy agencies are guided by the American Society for

If you’re considering surrogacy to grow your family, you have some options. You can opt to do an independent surrogacy journey. Or, you can choose to do a surrogacy journey through an agency, incurring an agency fee. Circle Surrogacy often urges intended parents who are just starting out to do some research. This research helps them find the best surrogacy agencies to fit their specific needs. It can also help them discover what they hope to get out of their journeys.

One of the most exciting parts of the surrogacy process is the matching of intended parents and their surrogate. At Circle Surrogacy, the perfect match depends on a few key factors. And once that match is in place, we encourage the development of strong relationships between all parties. After all, you’re about to embark on one of life’s most monumental journeys! We strive to make the best possible matches for our IPs and surrogates. We believe that an honest and open relatio

The wonderful thing about surrogacy and egg donation is that the process helps grow so many different types of families. And because every family is unique, Circle Surrogacy offers a variety of family-building programs to assist as many people as possible on their journey to parenthood. Surrogacy and egg donation are options for all types of intended parents (IPs): Heterosexual singles or couples LGBTQIA+ singles or couples Intended parents living in the US Intended parents l

Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. The reasons for choosing surrogacy are diverse. We'll explore some of those reasons in this post and answer questions about why gestational surrogacy is often preferred and whether a surrogate mother shares DNA with the baby. First, though, let's answer questions about what's involved in the surrogacy process itself. How Is Gestational Surrogacy Done? Many people choose gestati

On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization raised many questions about the future of IVF and surrogacy. In the wake of this Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Circle Surrogacy saw the importance of providing information on how this decision will impact surrogacy at Circle Surrogacy and the industry. Experts Discuss the Decision's Effects on Surrogacy Whether you're a surrogate , parent, or intended parent (or y

The short answer is, there is no "right" kind of IP and surrogate relationship. No two journeys are the same, and there is no “right” level of communication. You will find the right relationship that works for you and your intended parents. How do we know? We asked! We reached out to our surrogate community and asked what type of surrogate relationship they imagined for their journey, and what they love/loved most about the relationship with their IPs. Whether our surrogate

You have already packed your hospital bag, and you'll be traveling soon for the birth of your baby! Delivery day is just around the corner and there are so many things to be excited about: the moment you set eyes on your baby for the first time, holding him in your arms, and inhaling that sweet, baby smell. Part of preparing for the arrival of your baby is also arranging travel home with your newborn. With a traditional pregnancy, your hospital is most likely located near you

This is a very exciting time – your journey is coming to an end and you’re prepping for the arrival of your baby(ies). You are filled...

Your surrogate is giving you and your family the most wonderful gift of all: a baby. Our intended parents often ask their journey coordination team if they should get a gift for their surrogate, and what type of gift they should get for her. When Is the Right Time to Give Your Surrogate a Gift? While surrogate gifts are by no means mandatory, many parents find they enjoy doing so because it’s another way to say ‘thank you’ for all she’s doing. A few different milestones duri