“When are you due?” “Not for another two months.” “Have you picked out a name?” “Not yet. The parents have a few in mind, though.” Although you’re excited and confident about your decision to become a surrogate, some people, such as neighbors, community members, and/or acquaintances, and the general public, may not feel the same […]
How Can I Afford Surrogacy? For most people, covering the costs of surrogacy requires planning and organization. Here are some of our favorite tips to help make the financial aspect of your surrogacy journey go smoothly: Share your story. Surrogacy is the ultimate example of people helping people. Being open about your intent to pursue […]
Think 2019 is the year you apply to become a surrogate? Maybe you saw an ad in your social feed. Or you follow the family adventures of Kim K. Or perhaps you have a friend who is a gestational carrier. No matter how you’ve come to know surrogacy, maybe you’ve starting thinking, “I think I’d […]
Circle is excited to share the news that under a new UK law, single intended parents living in the United Kingdom can now become parents through surrogacy. This new law gives single parents and parents-to-be in the UK the same rights as couples to become legal parents to their children born through surrogacy. This law, […]
This blog was written by a Circle surrogate… Before applying to become a surrogate, it’s a good idea to make sure you that you can be a GREAT surrogate. Becoming a surrogate is a big commitment emotionally and physically, so my best advice is to be ready! So, you want to become a surrogate! You’ve […]
This post was written by Kristin Marsoli, Marketing Director at Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, cancer survivor and parent through surrogacy. I remembered thinking how exciting it would be to announce to family and friends while we were celebrating Christmas that we had one more thing to celebrate: we were going to have a baby! […]
Are you ready to find a surrogate and embark on your surrogacy journey? To give you a clear picture of what the process of finding a surrogate mother entails we’ve compiled the 5 steps about finding and matching with a surrogate for intended parents. How to Find A Surrogate Mother Step #1: Research surrogacy agencies. […]
This blog was written by Circle Surrogate Jeni Denhof. Almost every surrogate has one thing in common. We all have children of our own. We have been pregnant with – and delivered – babies that we do get to bring home from the hospital. Babies that we love, feed, clothe, bathe, cuddle and diaper; and […]
She’s strong. She’s courageous. She’s powerful. She is a surrogate! Incredible women are out there, willing to make miracles happen through gestational surrogacy. They come from all walks of life—the stay-at-home mom raising toddlers, the executive who loves being pregnant, the woman who simply feels compelled to help a couple in need. Their motivations and […]
At age 26, I was on my own, self-sufficient, secure and independent. I was already a few years into building my career as an adolescent therapist; a job that well suited me. I had my own apartment, and was about to move in with my boyfriend of several years. I took care of myself physically […]