Surrogacy Blog

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 child. One consideration shared by intended parents in San Francisco, Boston, New York, and throughout the world is whether they wish to bank their baby’s stem cells. To make an informed decision, it's important to understand what cord blood banking is and why it’s important. The pr

Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. The reasons for choosing surrogacy are diverse. We'll explore some of those reasons in this post and answer questions about why gestational surrogacy is often preferred and whether a surrogate mother shares DNA with the baby. First, though, let's answer questions about what's involved in the surrogacy process itself. How Is Gestational Surrogacy Done? Many people choose gestati

Circle Surrogacy gets many questions from intended parents who are interested in surrogacy to grow their families. Some of those questions are about whether their gestational surrogate will grow “attached” to the baby she’s carrying. While this is a valid question for those who are new to the surrogacy process, Circle can assure intended parents in their program that their surrogate will not become attached to the baby she’s carrying. Solveig Gramann, LICSW and Director of Su

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 saw the importance of providing information on how this decision will impact surrogacy at Circle Surrogacy and the industry. Experts Discuss the Decision's Effects on Surrogacy Whether you're a surrogate, parent, or intended parent (or you

A surrogacy agency helps intended parents navigate their surrogacy journey on their road to parenthood. Because the surrogacy process can be complex, many parents choose to work with an agency who will manage the overall journey, and support them at every milestone. Before signing on with an agency, you will likely be asked to take part in a surrogacy consultation. This meeting with the agency is a natural step in the process of choosing an agency. Intended Parents may have q

Do you want to be a surrogate but you aren't sure if you'd be a good fit? Here are seven signs that you would make a great gestational carrier. 1. You’re family-oriented. Diapers, spit-up, tantrums—you name it, you can handle it with ease. You make being a caretaker a priority because you want it to be. That’s essentially a gestational surrogate’s role—carrying and caring for the intended parents’ child until the baby is ready to meet the world. Great surrogates are family-or

The short answer is, there is no "right" kind of IP and surrogate relationship. No two journeys are the same, and there is no “right” level of communication. You will find the right relationship that works for you and your intended parents. How do we know? We asked! We reached out to our surrogate community and asked what type of surrogate relationship they imagined for their journey, and what they love/loved most about the relationship with their IPs. Whether our surrogate

You have already packed your hospital bag, and you'll be traveling soon for the birth of your baby! Delivery day is just around the corner and there are so many things to be excited about: the moment you set eyes on your baby for the first time, holding him in your arms, and inhaling that sweet, baby smell. Part of preparing for the arrival of your baby is also arranging travel home with your newborn. With a traditional pregnancy, your hospital is most likely located near you

This is a very exciting time – your journey is coming to an end and you’re prepping for the arrival of your baby(ies). You are filled...