Surrogacy Blog

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 13-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 make us who we are – especially as parents. I am fortunate. I had a supportive and loving relationship with my family. For me, like many gay men, it took finding my life partne

If you’re considering surrogacy, you may be researching to get a better understanding of what the surrogate process is, how much a surrogate gets paid, what surrogate requirements are, and more. But what you may not find by Googling and reading surrogacy agency websites is what it's really like to be a surrogate. Circle Surrogacy spoke with experienced surrogates to ask them for their surrogate stories. What’s it really like being a surrogate? What surprised you the most? Wha

Can you become a parent through surrogacy if you’re single? Yes! Families come in all shapes and sizes, so whether you have one parent, two parents, or even four parents, your child will be loved. Becoming a parent through surrogacy as a single individual is a similar process for those who are in a relationship. Perhaps the biggest difference for a single individual is the need for a support person throughout the journey. Having support from your family, friends, and communi

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's Primary Support Person is to be the emotional, physical and mental support of the surrogate throughout her journey. This role is so important, that having a PSP is a requirement for all gestational carriers who apply to become surrogate with Circle Surrogacy. What is a Primary S

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 is one of the most exciting events during a surrogacy journey. At the transfer stage, a gestational carrier has already gone through the appli

While the birth of your child may signify the end of your surrogacy journey, it’s never the end of Circle’s relationship with parents – you always remain part of the Circle family! We love receiving updates from our parents about how their lives have changed, how their families are doing, and – of course – we love seeing photos of how Circle babies (and kids!) are growing. Recently, Circle had the chance to catch up with our first single gay dad, Gene, and his son Jared, who