Surrogacy Blog

Learn about the criteria Circle Surrogacy uses to evaluate potential surrogates and what the screening process involves.

Find out why surrogacy contracts are an important part of the surrogacy journey and what they entail.

Learn about the importance of the surrogacy screening process in keeping all parties safe and ready for the journey ahead.

Learn about the steps involved in surrogacy, whether you are an intended parent or considering becoming a gestational carrier.

Being a surrogate is an incredible experience for everyone involved—the intended parents, you, and your family. When you become a gestational surrogate, you give someone else the remarkable gift of bringing a child into the world. Many of our surrogates describe the experience as life-changing and even decide to return to us and do it again! Some of our repeat surrogates have even worked with a different agency before coming to Circle. We believe our experience-informed app

Surrogacy is more than a process of medical and legal transactions. It is a life-changing commitment and an emotional experience for everyone involved. Gestational surrogates don’t just carry babies—they carry hope and happiness. They are women who have children of their own, have had relatively easy pregnancies and births, enjoy being pregnant, and many have completed their own families. Everything from the screenings and the matching to the embryo transfer and beyond is a p

Curious about gestational surrogacy? This guide explains how it works, what sets it apart from traditional surrogacy, who qualifies, and how Circle Surrogacy supports both intended parents and surrogates.

Considering becoming a surrogate ? Unsure of where to start or what to do? Don’t worry—we get it! There is a lot of information about surrogacy available nowadays, and it can all become a little overwhelming. To start, you should try to find an agency that fits your needs—physically, emotionally, and financially. Finding the right agency for you is incredibly important. The decision to help someone else grow their dream family is a courageous and generous one. Anyone who

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

While motherhood is a prerequisite for becoming a surrogate, chances are you will not have experienced an IVF pregnancy before. Carrying a baby for someone else is different emotionally and physiologically from a personal pregnancy, especially when it comes to the surrogacy medications you will need to take. Below, we cover what IVF medications surrogates take and what you can expect throughout your journey. How Does IVF Surrogacy Work? A surrogate must take medications—ho