You’ve done your research, read the surrogate qualifications, and decided that you want to become a surrogate. The only problem is, you’re not sure if you’re ready to be pregnant, yet. This is especially true during the summer months when you’re hoping to spend some time at the beach or home with the kids while […]
While infertility is becoming a more openly discussed topic, many misconceptions about it still exist. Among them are ones that can be clarified through a joint effort between healthcare providers, education systems, media coverage, and open discussions. Here we breakdown the most prevalent myths about infertility to provide insight into the realities of infertility. 1. […]
Surrogate. Gestational carrier. Gestational 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 […]
You’ve decided that surrogacy is how you’d like to grow your family. Now you must decide whether or not you’d like to work with a surrogacy agency, or embark on an independent surrogacy journey. While undergoing an independent journey may be more cost effective, if you’re new to surrogacy, it is recommended that you work with […]
Written by Jessica Pretz, Surrogate Coordinator at Circle Surrogacy, and 4-time gestational carrier and birth doula of 12 years, who has had the unique opportunity to support gestational carriers and their intended parents. What is a doula? Women have been using doulas – from the Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” – for centuries […]
One of our most asked surrogate questions is “why does BMI matter for becoming a surrogate?” We understand the frustration and confusion around the subject. This question has only become more prevalent in recent years, as BMI has been analyzed by many doctors, nutritionists, and scientists to gauge the accuracy of the measurement for judging health. We […]
We help intended parents with their search to find an egg donor. Our egg donor database is comprised hundreds of bright, young women looking to help families. Please reach out to us if you need assistance. To learn more about how we can help you with your search to find an egg donor, CLICK HERE. […]
If you’re considering surrogacy to grow your family, you have the option to do an independent surrogacy journey, or a surrogacy journey through an agency, incurring and agency fee. Circle Surrogacy often tells intended parents who are just starting out to do their research and find the agency that is the best fit for them, […]
We help intended parents with their search to find an egg donor. Our egg donor database is comprised hundreds of bright, young women looking to help families. Please reach out to us if you need assistance. To learn more about how we can help you with your search to find an egg donor, CLICK HERE. […]
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 […]