Becoming a parent is an exciting time. As you await the birth of your baby, you will find there are new decisions to make, and options to consider when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your future child. One consideration intended parents have is whether they wish to bank their baby’s stem cells. […]
Author: Lauren Mello
What is Cord Blood Banking and Can I Do It With Surrogacy?
Why Do Surrogates Need a Primary Support Person?
At Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we pride ourselves on having the absolute best surrogates in the United States. We are able to say that because we have one of, if not the most, thorough surrogate screening processes in the industry. We want to ensure that our surrogates are set up for success from the […]
5 Best Fertility Podcasts in 2022
Finding high-quality podcasts about fertility or surrogacy can be difficult in 2022. Everywhere you look there is a new podcast popping up. As IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation become more popular ways to grow families, the more information is available about third-party reproduction. To help you find the best fertility and surrogacy podcasts, […]
The Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade & the Future of Surrogacy
On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization raised many questions about the future of IVF and surrogacy. In the wake of this Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation saw the importance of providing information on how this decision will impact […]
Sisterhood in Surrogacy: Building Relationships in the Surrogacy Community
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 […]
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 […]
Answers to Common Questions Asked by Surrogates
With more people than ever choosing surrogacy to grow their families, the number of women considering becoming surrogate mothers is also increasing. Surrogates are compassionate individuals who want to be part of a very special journey with intended parents. If you’re exploring the world of surrogacy as a potential gestational carrier, finding surrogacy agencies in […]
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 […]