At Circle Surrogacy and Egg Donation, we have so much to be grateful for. From Boston to San Francisco and around the world, we have the world’s best intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors. We do our best to show appreciation for all of the members of our Circle family throughout the year but want […]
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Surrogacy Terms Decoded: 17 Definitions to Know
Although rewarding, the surrogacy process and its associated vocabulary can be new and confusing at times. Not to worry! This blog defines and explains some of the common terms you’ll come across during your journey. Carrier/Surrogate/Surrogate Mother: We use these terms interchangeably. However, a general surrogate definition is a woman carrying a child for intended […]
Why I Became An Egg Donor: My Egg Donation Story
When I did my first egg donation, I was in my early twenties and my best friends had just found out they could not have children of their own. I offered to donate my eggs to them, but they went a different route. They now have beautiful sibling girls that they adopted. Now with that […]
What is Egg Donation? A Blog for Prospective Donors
Thinking about becoming an egg donor and have some questions about how the process works? Are you wondering, what is egg donation? If so, this is a great introduction that explains the anatomy and physiology of the egg maturation cycle, the donation process, and also provides a good foundation of IVF (in-vitro fertilization). What is […]
Become an Egg Donor: Which Type of Egg Donation is Right for You?
The decision to become an egg donor is a big one. Chances are, you’ll be feeling a roller coaster of emotions. One thing you’ll need to think about is the type of relationship you are looking for with your intended parents. You’ll want to start thinking about the type of egg donation you’d like to […]
Join Circle Surrogacy for Egg Donor Reddit AMA!
We’re hosting another Reddit AMA! Join us on October 16th from 11AM to 2PM EST for our Egg Donation Reddit AMA. We’re often asked about what it is like being an egg donor, and there is no one better to answer your questions than a four time egg donor herself! Gina-Marie Madow Gina-Marie received a Bachelor of […]
What do Surrogacy Acronyms Mean?
You’ve applied to be a surrogate and you’ve been accepted into the program. Hooray! Almost immediately you start seeing acronyms and abbreviations everywhere: in your agency paperwork, from the clinic, about your medications, and even in surrogacy boards and social groups. It’s like everyone is talking in a different language!
Becoming an Egg Donor: Medications and Procedures
Becoming an Egg Donor: Medications and Procedures. This post is was authored by Circle egg donor Gina Marie As a four-time egg donor, I am often asked if the procedure is painful. What I’ve found is that this experience is different for every woman. It depends on the woman’s pain tolerance, her body’s response to […]
Becoming an Egg Donor: Are There Medical Risks to Being An Egg Donor?
Becoming an egg donor is life-changing, for both you and the parents you’re helping. Doing your research is critical when it comes deciding if being an egg donor is right for you. You should spend time researching the egg donor process and requirements, egg donor agencies and the type of egg donation you’d like to […]
Egg Donor Profile Photos: Choosing the Right Pictures
Upon receiving an email that your profile is completed and accepted, you will be prompted to submit a collection of pictures, which are used to create your online profile. In addition to your written application responses, your photos are what intended parents (IPs) review when looking for an egg donor. Many IPs are looking for […]