Meeting your surrogate or your intended parents for the first time is like going on a blind date. You’ll be nervous. You’ll be excited. Things might feel a little awkward at first. You’ll spend a long time picking out an outfit… Alright, maybe not that last part. Having matched surrogates and intended parents for over […]
The First Meeting: 9 Dos and Don’ts for Intended Parents and Surrogates
5 Surrogacy Requirements That Every Agency Requires
There are dozens of larger surrogacy agencies in the United States, and many more small ones. Each of these agencies has slightly different qualifications for surrogates, but there are a few surrogacy requirements guidelines that every agency follows. Many of these requirements are dictated by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and fertility clinics […]
My Surrogacy Story: Sixteen Years Later
I was in the middle of a game of Scrabble with my husband when I suddenly found the nerve to bring up the subject: I wanted to carry a baby for someone who couldn’t. I had practiced this discussion the previous day with my ten-year-old daughter, and having said the words, and then answered her […]
Circle Surrogacy Surrogate Feature: Lacey!
We are very excited to share our second Surrogate Feature of 2021 highlighting Lacey! We virtually chatted with Lacey about all things surrogacy including matching with intended parents, her family’s involvement with the process, her experience working with different families, and more! Lacey is an incredible 3x surrogate with Circle and has helped create two […]
Debunking Egg Donation Myths
Do you know what a “known egg donor” is? It’s a subject that comes up when our teams discuss egg donation at our San Francisco Bay Area, NYC, and Boston offices with women who are thinking about becoming egg donors. The answer sometimes surprises people because, at Circle Surrogacy, a known egg donor isn’t someone […]
A Surrogacy Journey: Family Pride in 2021
No matter how you look at it, you are a product of your family. I can’t tell you how many times I have caught myself saying something out loud to my 11-year-old, usually in a moment of tension, and immediately thinking, “That was SO my father!” While we all come from different family experiences, they […]
What Does a Surrogate Support Person Do?
Behind every gestational surrogate is an amazing Primary Support Person (PSP). We often refer to a surrogate’s support person as the unsung heroes of the surrogate pregnancy! The role of a surrogate mother’s Primary Support Person is to be the emotional, physical and mental support of the surrogate throughout her journey. This role is so […]
10 Ways to Prepare to Become a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate – also called a gestational surrogate – is a wonderful way to help another family. A woman who applies to be a surrogate mother is someone who is generous and kind, and who desires to help others. Gestational surrogates are women who have had easy pregnancies and deliveries, and whose own families […]
Surrogacy: Movies vs. Real-Life
A few recent movie plots have involved surrogacy, from a “meet-cute” rom-com to a drama with intended parents and surrogates confronting difficult choices. As one of the leading surrogacy agencies in the U.S., we understand why the unique relationships and stories surrounding the surrogacy process are ripe for Hollywood’s storytellers. Unfortunately, the stories told in […]
International Surrogacy in the U.S.
Surrogacy is a meaningful way to have the family you’ve always dreamed of. For intended parents who live abroad, surrogacy may not seem like a possibility in your home country. Building your family through international surrogacy is possible when you work with an experienced and reputable surrogacy agency in the United States, such as Circle […]