We receive a lot of questions from women wondering how their existing conditions or past health history might affect their eligibility to become a surrogate. While some common health conditions and histories may not be a big deal, there are some issues that can interfere with the In-Vitro Fertilization process and might prevent your application […]
Category: Surrogacy – For Intended Parents
How Health History May Impact Your Surrogate Application
Surrogacy Costs: A Breakdown for Intended Parents
“How much does surrogacy cost?” This is often one of the first questions prospective intended parents ask us here at Circle Surrogacy — and for good reason, too. With all of the moving parts in the surrogacy process, surrogacy costs can be a complicated subject to tackle. In short, surrogacy is a substantial financial investment, […]
5 Reasons to Work with a Surrogacy Agency
You’ve decided that surrogacy is how you’d like to grow your family. Now you must decide whether or not you’d like to work with a surrogacy agency, or embark on an independent surrogacy journey. While undergoing an independent journey may be more cost effective, if you’re new to surrogacy, it is recommended that you work with […]
Surrogacy Acronyms & Terms: 20 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 as simple as “what is surrogacy?” Carrier/Surrogate/Surrogate Mother: We use these terms interchangeably. However, a general surrogate definition is a […]
Negotiating Your Surrogacy Contract: For Intended Parents
Negotiating Your Surrogacy Contract It’s a wonderful thing when intended parents match with a surrogate. As their journey together commences, they develop a relationship like no other. Part of what helps this relationship be successful is having a surrogacy contract – or what Circle calls a Carrier Agreement – in place. There are certain topics […]
Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy Agencies
You might be considering surrogacy options to make your dreams of growing your family come true. Or maybe you’re thinking about helping someone else’s dream come true by becoming a surrogate mother yourself. Either way, it’s wise of you to seek out all of the information you can about the process to discover what works […]
Intended Parents: Why Should You Establish Guardianship for Your Child?
We understand that establishing guardianship for your child may not be at the top of your list of things to think about prior to beginning a surrogacy journey. Legal topics like guardianship can often seem overwhelming or confusing. At Circle, we have a full legal staff that are here to help! What is a Guardian? […]
Surrogacy Costs: Everything You Need to Know
When researching surrogacy and surrogacy agencies, one of the first questions intended parents ask is: “How much does surrogacy cost?” And rightfully so. Gestational surrogacy is a financial investment as much as an emotional one. Like most important investments, every surrogacy journey is personal and unique, and surrogacy costs and egg donation costs also vary for […]
How to Become a Parent Through Surrogacy
Surrogacy has been all over the news lately as an option to become a parent. Surrogacy is an incredible process. It has the ultimate power to create a family – one of the greatest enjoyments – as well as change someone’s life (your surrogate!) It’s a safe, successful, and enriching experience for all parties involved. Surrogacy is […]
Finding a Surrogate Mother: The Process for Parents
Are you ready to find a surrogate and embark on your surrogacy journey? To give you a clear picture of what the process of finding a surrogate mother entails we’ve compiled the 5 steps about finding and matching with a surrogate for intended parents. How to Find A Surrogate Mother Step #1: Research surrogacy agencies. […]