November is a busy month filled with yard work, schoolwork, preparing for the holidays, spending time with family, shopping, shopping, and more shopping. As shopping holidays such as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have gained popularity in the last decade, the emphasis on buying and spending has become the focus of the […]
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Become an Egg Donor: 7 Things You May Not Know About Egg Donation
Want to become an egg donor? You might think that you know quite a bit when it comes to the topic of egg donation. Maybe you have spent a good amount of time researching or you’ve simply seen articles about the topic in your favorite magazines. However, there may be some things of which you’re […]
Experienced Carrier Week: Sibling Journey Appreciation
One thing that sets Circle Surrogacy apart from other agencies is the number of surrogates who come back to us to do a sibling journey! The relationships built between our intended parents and surrogates is unmatched! Most parents who come back to the program to do a sibling journey request the same surrogate, which speaks […]
Surrogate and Egg Donor Body Mass Index (BMI)
At Circle, one question that often comes up is: “Why is surrogate and egg donor BMI so important?” It is actually one of our most asked questions from surrogates and egg donors. In recent years, the conversation around body mass index (BMI) and its accuracy in determining overall health has presented an abundance of new […]
Are You a Good Surrogate Candidate? Take Our Quiz!
Becoming a surrogate mother with Circle Surrogacy is one of the most selfless choices a young woman can make. It takes a special person to be a surrogate because of Circle Surrogacy’s requirements and thorough process. The wonderful benefits—both tangible and intangible—will make it a journey you’ll never forget. To learn if you qualify, take […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to Expect for Your Surrogate Embryo Transfer
It’s Transfer Tuesday and we chatted with some Circle Surrogacy experienced surrogates to learn more about the embryo transfer stage of the surrogacy process! From what they packed to how they recovered, we’re talking about each step of the embryo transfer and how women can better prepare themselves for the big day! The embryo transfer […]
Surrogacy and Personal Pregnancies: What Are the Differences?
Many women considering becoming a surrogate ask about how the experience is different from when they were pregnant with their own children, especially when it comes to their emotions. These are important questions to ask as you think about wanting to help others grow their families using a surrogacy agency. In San Francisco, NYC, and […]