Making the decision to become a surrogate is exciting and momentous. Becoming a surrogate is an incredibly generous act and will change someone’s life in a beautiful way. Whether you are in California, NYC, or a town in between, we encourage you to do your research and find the agency that best fits you and […]
Category: Surrogacy – For Surrogates
10 Steps of the Surrogacy Process: A Blog for Potential Surrogates
A Short Guide for Surrogates: Shipping Breast Milk
Whether a surrogate is interested in shipping breast milk is first discussed during the surrogate consultation stage of the process. If a surrogate knows that pumping and shipping breast milk is not something that she is interested in doing, she will be matched with intended parents who have aligned views. The decision to pump and […]
How Much Do Surrogates Make? New Surrogate Pay!
Even though earning money is not the primary motivation for becoming a surrogate mother, how much surrogates make is one of the most-discussed topics when women apply to be gestational carriers at our surrogacy agencies in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Ensuring gestational surrogates are properly compensated for their emotional, mental and physical dedication to […]
Are You a Good Surrogate Candidate? Take Our Quiz!
Becoming a surrogate mother with Circle Surrogacy is one of the most selfless choices a young woman can make. It takes a special person to be a surrogate because of Circle Surrogacy’s requirements and thorough process. The wonderful benefits—both tangible and intangible—will make it a journey you’ll never forget. To learn if you qualify, take […]
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 […]
5 Surrogacy Requirements That Every Agency Requires
There are dozens of larger surrogacy agencies in the United States, and many more small ones. Each of these agencies has slightly different qualifications for surrogates, but there are a few surrogacy requirements guidelines that every agency follows. Many of these requirements are dictated by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and fertility clinics […]
Circle Surrogacy Surrogate Feature: Lacey!
We are very excited to share our second Surrogate Feature of 2021 highlighting Lacey! We virtually chatted with Lacey about all things surrogacy including matching with intended parents, her family’s involvement with the process, her experience working with different families, and more! Lacey is an incredible 3x surrogate with Circle and has helped create two […]
What Does a Surrogate Support Person Do?
Behind every gestational surrogate is an amazing Primary Support Person (PSP). We often refer to a surrogate’s support person as the unsung heroes of the surrogate pregnancy! The role of a surrogate mother’s Primary Support Person is to be the emotional, physical and mental support of the surrogate throughout her journey. This role is so […]
10 Ways to Prepare to Become a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate—also called a gestational surrogate—is a wonderful way to help another family. Women considering becoming a surrogate mother with Circle Surrogacy in Boston, New York, San Francisco are generous and kind people who want to help others. Gestational surrogates are women who have had easy pregnancies and deliveries, and whose own families are […]
Surrogacy: Movies vs. Real-Life
A few recent movie plots have involved surrogacy, from a “meet-cute” rom-com to a drama with intended parents and surrogates confronting difficult choices. As one of the leading surrogacy agencies in the U.S., we understand why the unique relationships and stories surrounding the surrogacy process are ripe for Hollywood’s storytellers. Unfortunately, the stories told in […]