Becoming a surrogate can be one of the most exciting journeys to embark on, but in order to become a surrogate, you need support from those around you. At Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we require all of our surrogates to have a Primary Support Person who is there for emotional, mental, and physical support […]
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Sisterhood in Surrogacy: Building Relationships in the Surrogacy Community
What Being an Egg Donor Means to Me
In honor of Egg Donor Appreciation Week 2022, we asked our incredible egg donors why they became egg donors, the best part of the experience, and why they wanted to do these donations through Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation. Whether they are experienced donors who have done multiple donations, or first timers, their answers prove […]
Surrogacy Terminology Glossary
If you are thinking about surrogacy or have already started a journey, you’ve probably heard a lot of the surrogacy terminology. Often times, these are terms that you’ve never heard before or have heard conflicting definitions for. We wanted to clear that up! Below is the Surrogacy Terminology Glossary to help you feel more prepared […]
Surrogate Feature: Shelby Daniels
For our first Surrogate feature of 2022, we sat down (virtually) with Surrogate Influencer Shelby! Shelby is in the last couple of weeks of her first surrogacy journey and loving it. Shelby is currently a surrogate for an amazing couple who have dreamed for years of growing their family. We have loved getting to know […]
5 Ways to Give Back this Giving Tuesday and You May Even Make Money Doing It!
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 […]
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 […]