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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Much Does Surrogate Process Cost With a Friend?
Surrogacy is an emotional and intimate family-building process. It’s no surprise that intended parents (IPs) will have family members or friends offer to be their gestational surrogate. When IPs choose to have someone close to them be their surrogate, they should still follow the surrogacy process, including having a legal contract. Using a friend or […]
What Surrogacy & Egg Donation Program Do I Need? 5 Questions to Ask
The wonderful thing about surrogacy and egg donation is that the process helps grow so many different types of families. And because every family is different, Circle Surrogacy offers a variety of family-building programs to assist as many people as possible on their journey to parenthood. Surrogacy and egg donation are options for all types […]
The First Meeting: 9 Dos and Don’ts for Intended Parents and Surrogates
Meeting your surrogate or your intended parents for the first time is like going on a blind date. You’ll be nervous. You’ll be excited. Things might feel a little awkward at first. You’ll spend a long time picking out an outfit… Alright, maybe not that last part. Having matched surrogates and intended parents for over […]
My Surrogacy Story: Sixteen Years Later
I was in the middle of a game of Scrabble with my husband when I suddenly found the nerve to bring up the subject: I wanted to carry a baby for someone who couldn’t. I had practiced this discussion the previous day with my ten-year-old daughter, and having said the words, and then answered her […]
A Surrogacy Journey: Family Pride in 2021
No matter how you look at it, you are a product of your family. I can’t tell you how many times I have caught myself saying something out loud to my 11-year-old, usually in a moment of tension, and immediately thinking, “That was SO my father!” While we all come from different family experiences, they […]
Surrogacy Requirements: Why Certain Requirements are in Place
Are you interested in becoming a surrogate mother, but not sure if you meet the requirements? We always receive lots of questions about surrogate requirements – and why gestational carriers need to meet certain qualifications. Requirements are put in place to ensure the most positive outcome for both the baby and the surrogate, because we […]