Surrogacy Blog

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

What are the options for my created embryos? This article was written by Dr. Vicken Sahakian from Pacific Fertility Center andCircle Surrogacy. It was originally published in 2019 and has been updated in 2023. The In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) process can be emotional and complicated, not to mention one that takes much longer than hopeful intended parents desire. When you begin the IVF process, there is planning to be done in order to best understand the choices you’ll have on

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.

You've likely heard the term "surrogacy" in the news, or perhaps you know someone who was a surrogate or who grew their family through surrogacy. In recent years, surrogacy has become a common form of assisted reproduction. If you’re looking to learn more about surrogacy or gestational surrogacy, you’ve come to the right place! What Is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is when a woman carries a child for another person or couple. Depending on the type of surrogacy, a surrogate may become

Whether you’re an intended parent or a prospective surrogate, make sure you’re in good hands when you’re choosing an agency. Keep in mind that, while the decision can be daunting, a few key factors can help you make an informed choice. One of the most important parts of the process for choosing a surrogacy agency is research. Researching multiple agencies is important for understanding the different offerings of each agency and helps to decide which company can offer you the

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

Podcasts are a wonderful way to learn more about infertility and paths to parenthood, find solace in hearing others' stories and connecting with others with similar experiences. There are so many podcasts to choose from! 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, surrogacy, and IVF podcasts, we've compiled a list of the 5 b

If you’re starting your surrogacy journey, you’ve likely asked yourself: What is the best surrogacy agency? Finding the right surrogacy agency as an intended parent or surrogate can seem like a big task when you are first starting out. We’re here to provide a guide on how you can find the best surrogacy agencies, then narrow your choice down to the single best option for YOUR surrogacy journey. Surrogacy is a complex process, so when you are first starting—and while you’re us

Becoming a surrogate and helping another family grow is a life changing experience for everyone involved. When a woman becomes a surrogate, not only does she begin this journey, but her entire family – and her close community – do as well. Ensuring a surrogate has surrounding support from her husband or partner, kids and family is an important part of the decision-making process. How To Talk To Your Husband or Partner About Being a Surrogate If you’re interested in becoming a

Written by Jessica, a 4-time gestational carrier and birth doula of 12 years. All photos by Jennifer Hamilton. What is a doula? Women have been using doulas – from the Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” – for centuries to assist them during childbirth. Today, doulas are professionally-trained birth coaches who provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor. In the case of a surrogacy birth, the doula provides support and guidance to both the gestational ca