Surrogacy Blog

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

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

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

Updated April 24, 2023 We are three years out of the start of the global pandemic – COVID-19 – that brought the world to a stop. The pandemic brought about many changes in our daily lives, including masking, outdoor dining, remote learning (how did we survive THAT?) and an appreciation of time with family. What didn't stop during the pandemic was the desire for some to start or grow their families through surrogacy. And that wish for family continues – more and more intended

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...

There are many reasons that people choose surrogacy to grow their families. For those who are unable to have children on their own,...

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 y

Are you interested in becoming a surrogate but not sure if you meet the requirements? In order to make the process as simple as possible, we’ve provided some surrogacy requirement guidelines that every agency follows. Many of these requirements are guided by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and fertility clinics around the country. Surrogacy Requirements for Any Agency Here are the 5 surrogacy requirements that will be the same at every surrogacy agency

By Karoline Gore, guest blogger Gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that’s diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy—affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the United States every year, according to data from the CDC. It’s thought to be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy that results in insulin resistance. Women with a history of gestational diabetes are usually able to be surrogates. This is discussed during surrogacy screening with our Boston, NYC, and San Fra

Written by Jane Sagui, Pollie CEO & co-founder We know that hormones are important when it comes to pregnancy, but do you know how? Female reproductive hormones perform a delicate dance from pre-pregnancy through postpartum to conceive, grow, and deliver a healthy baby, as well as readjust your body to a balanced point after birth. Pregnancy and postpartum both bring a fair share of physical and emotional changes, and pregnancy through gestational surrogacy is no exception. W