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 future child. One consideration intended parents have is whether they wish to bank their baby’s stem cells. […]
Category: Surrogacy – For Intended Parents
What is Cord Blood Banking and Can I Do It With Surrogacy?
Does The Surrogate Share DNA With The Baby?
Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. For those who choose surrogacy, their reasons are diverse. We’ll explore some of those reasons in this post and look at why gestational surrogacy is often preferred over other methods. First, though, let’s look at what’s involved in the […]
5 Best Fertility Podcasts in 2022
Finding high-quality podcasts about fertility or surrogacy can be difficult in 2022. Everywhere you look there is a new podcast popping up. 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 and surrogacy podcasts, […]
Do Surrogates Get Attached to the Baby They Carry?
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 […]
The Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade & the Future of Surrogacy
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 & Egg Donation saw the importance of providing information on how this decision will impact […]
What is the Difference Between a Surrogate vs a Gestational Carrier?
Surrogacy is a meaningful way for intended parents to start or grow their families. Surrogacy agencies help to navigate the surrogacy process, and help define the specialized surrogacy vocabulary that goes along with using a gestational carrier. If you’re new to surrogacy, you might be wondering, “What is the difference between a surrogate and a […]
Building a Relationship With Your Surrogate: Tips for Intended Parents
When intended parents are exploring the possibility of surrogacy, and before they embark on a surrogacy journey, we get a lot of questions about how parents and surrogates are matched. We also get many questions about how healthy, happy parent and surrogate relationships are built and maintained during and after surrogacy. Establishing a relationship with […]
Surrogacy Overview: Thinking About Surrogacy?
If you’re ready to grow your family and you’re considering surrogacy, it’s important to understand what is surrogacy and how it can help you have a baby. This overview provides insight into what you should consider and what to expect when thinking about surrogacy. Gestational surrogacy is the process by which a gestational carrier (or […]
Surrogacy Terminology Glossary
If you are thinking about surrogacy or have already started a journey, you’ve probably heard a lot of the surrogacy terminology. Often times, these are terms that you’ve never heard before or have heard conflicting definitions for. We wanted to clear that up! Below is the Surrogacy Terminology Glossary to help you feel more prepared […]
5 Questions to Ask When Becoming a Parent Through Surrogacy
Our team in Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New York, often talks to people who have considered pursuing an independent surrogacy without the help of an agency. Many intended parents realize that, in the end, pursuing surrogacy without the experience and assistance of experts can be a real headache and sometimes cost more […]