In recent years, surrogacy has become a more popular way to have children. With stars like Kim Kardashian & Kanye West, Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade, Andy Cohen, and Anderson Cooper all having children through surrogacy, the media is talking about surrogacy more frequently. There are constantly articles in People Magazine, Insider, USA Today highlighting the […]
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7 Things the Media Gets Wrong about Surrogacy
A Guide to Shipping Breast Milk
For some gestational carriers, their surrogacy journey in Boston, San Francisco, New York, or elsewhere around the world doesn’t end once they give birth. In addition to continuing to grow their relationship with their intended parents (now parents!) and their new baby, some surrogates will go on to pump and ship breast milk to their […]
Surrogate Stories: Talking to Your Kids About Surrogacy
Explaining Surrogacy to a Child At Circle Surrogacy, we love to hear stories about surrogates talking to their kids about surrogacy. These stories from women in Boston, San Francisco, New York, and around the world range from heartwarming to hilarious and everything in between. In celebration of Spring Experienced Carrier Week, we asked our surrogates to tell […]
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 […]
What Does it Mean to Be a Surrogate During the Coronavirus?
When you decided to become a surrogate, you likely did your research, discussed with your family and friends, and had all of your questions answered. But never in a million years did you imagine that while you were a surrogate, the world would be facing what it is now. What does COVID-19, the Coronavirus, mean […]
What Does the Coronavirus Mean for Surrogacy?
If you’re a woman considering applying to become a surrogate to help another family grow, or you are intended parents exploring surrogacy to have a baby, you may be wondering what impact COVID-19 or Coronavirus may have on a surrogate pregnancy and surrogacy journey. Below we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions regarding […]
10 Reasons Being a Surrogate is Amazing
Thinking about becoming a surrogate? Becoming a surrogate mother is a big commitment, but it is also an amazing experience. Becoming a surrogate mother changes more lives than those of intended parents – it changes yours, too. When you apply to become a surrogate, you are making a commitment to be “all in” to help someone achieve […]
Why Do People Choose Gestational Surrogacy?
Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. Through IVF, embryos are created in a lab at a fertility clinic. Sometimes the intended parents use their own genetic material. Sometimes, an egg donor is required. Many people choose gestational surrogacy to grow their families. Intended parents are matched […]
How Health History May Impact Your Surrogate Application
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 […]
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 […]