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 with excitement (and maybe a little anxiety!); there’s so much to remember to do and pack. Packing your hospital bag and preparing to travel with a newborn baby can […]
Category: Surrogacy – For Intended Parents
What to Pack in the Hospital Bag
Connecting with Your Surrogate – A Blog for Parents
The relationship between intended parents and their surrogate is a special bond, personal to each journey. At Circle Surrogacy and Egg Donation, we’re a “relationship-based agency”, which means we strongly believe in the deep bond between parents and surrogates to help ensure a healthy and smooth journey. Developing a relationship with your gestational carrier provides […]
I Was a Surrogate for HIV+ Dads in the SPAR Program
This post was written by a Circle surrogate who carried twins for an HIV+ international gay couple in the SPAR program. The word serendipity is such a magical word, and one that’s rarely used. But so far, it’s the best word I can think of to describe my surrogacy experience, carrying twins for a gay […]
Should I Buy My Surrogate a Gift?
Your surrogate is giving you and your family the most wonderful gift of all: a baby. Our intended parents often ask their journey coordination team if they should get their surrogate a gift, and what type of gift they should get for her. While gifts for surrogate mothers are by no means mandatory, many parents find they […]
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 around how parents and surrogates are matched. We also get a lot of questions around how healthy, happy parent and surrogate relationships are built and maintained, both during and after a surrogacy. […]
New Surrogacy Support Groups and Community Groups for Intended Parents
A strong network of support is key to a smooth journey and wonderful surrogacy journey for Intended Parents. Circle is excited to share some new opportunities for our Circle Intended Parents with regular online support/networking groups. These groups will provide an opportunity to connect with – and share experiences with – others in the program […]
Ten Steps of the Surrogacy Process: A Blog for Intended Parents
Building your family through surrogacy is a monumental decision and journey. It’s a big step and can feel a little overwhelming. To give you a clearer picture of what the parenthood through surrogacy process entails, we’ve compiled 10 steps for intended parents looking to build their families via surrogacy.
The Egg Donation Contract Explained: A Blog For Intended Parents
If you’re signing on with Circle as intended parents (IPs) to find an egg donor or are about to start a donation as an egg donor, you’ve probably heard references to the donor agreement. This document is put in place to protect all parties involved in the egg donation arrangement, state the intended parents’ and […]
Surrogacy for Intended Parents: 5 Pros of Surrogacy
Surrogacy is an incredible process. It has the ultimate power to create a family, one of the greatest enjoyments. It’s a safe, successful, and enriching experience for both the family and the surrogate. It’s hard to quantify the endless supply of virtues it provides. Here are just five benefits of surrogacy for intended parents: 1. Surrogacy […]
5 Questions to Ask When Becoming a Parent through Surrogacy
People often consider pursuing an independent surrogacy and going through the process without the help of an agency. But often 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 than going it alone. A full-service agency, like Circle, has […]