Surrogacy Blog

Infertility is a deeply personal and often challenging journey for many women, and you are not alone in this. Advancements in reproductive medicine, however, have opened doors for women struggling with infertility. Surrogacy for women with infertility provides a viable path to parenthood, offering you the chance to experience the joy of raising a child even when you cannot carry a pregnancy yourself. Common Causes of Infertility in Women Infertility can stem from a varie

We always receive lots of questions about surrogate requirements— and why gestational carriers need to meet them. These qualification criteria ensure that interested candidates are emotionally and physically ready for a surrogacy journey. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our babies and surrogates! Find out what are the requirements to be a surrogate below. Who Decides What Surrogate Requirements Are? Surrogacy agencies are guided by the American Society for

Get a breakdown of the costs involved in surrogacy and explore your options to manage the expenses.

If you are planning to have a friend or family member act as your gestational carrier, it’s important to understand the costs associated.

If you’re considering surrogacy for your family planning, you’ve probably done some research on how much the whole process will cost. In general, a typical surrogacy journey will cost anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000. That includes the surrogate cost if you’re using a gestational surrogate. However, IVF costs – egg retrievals, embryo creation, and embryo transfers – are fees that fall outside of your surrogacy agency costs and are usually paid directly to your clinic and c

Surrogacy is a life-changing journey made possible by the amazing women who choose to be surrogates and the support of many professionals, including doctors, lawyers, medical billing specialists, social workers, and program coordinators. Surrogacy costs, which can range between $100,000 and $200,000, reflect the experience and dedication necessary for a successful outcome.  So, how much does a surrogate cost compared to the total price of surrogacy? Keep reading to learn the

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...

Becoming a parent through surrogacy requires sharing details about yourself with a surrogacy agency, clinic and other professionals. Part...

Once you find a surrogate, it's time to meet! The matching process between surrogates and intended parents is one of the most exciting times of a surrogacy journey. While parents and surrogates may have learned all about each other on paper, having a first face-to-face meeting (that includes via video!) with your surrogate or intended parent is an important step in solidifying a match. That first meeting between surrogates or intended parents can feel a lot like going on a fi

If you’re considering surrogacy to grow your family, you have some options. You can opt to do an independent surrogacy journey. Or, you can choose to do a surrogacy journey through an agency, incurring an agency fee. Circle Surrogacy often urges intended parents who are just starting out to do some research. This research helps them find the best surrogacy agencies to fit their specific needs. It can also help them discover what they hope to get out of their journeys.