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 […]
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A Short Guide for Surrogates: Shipping Breast Milk
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 […]
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 […]
10 Ways to Prepare to Become a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate – also called a gestational surrogate – is a wonderful way to help another family. A woman who applies to be a surrogate mother is someone who is generous and kind, and who desires to help others. Gestational surrogates are women who have had easy pregnancies and deliveries, and whose own families […]
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 […]
The Surrogacy Process for Intended Parents
The surrogacy process can seem daunting from the beginning, given all the legal, medical, financial, logistical, and emotional components. At Circle Surrogacy, you will have a team to guide you through these details and orchestrate the various elements of becoming a parent through surrogacy. Concerned about the average cost of surrogacy? Our consultation team is […]
Celebrating Legalization of Surrogacy in New York
This year represents a milestone for intended parents and surrogates in New York. Compensated surrogacy became legal in February 2021 in the state, culminating a years-long effort to provide protections for surrogates and giving intended parents a state-of-the-art law supporting all families. Our surrogacy agency, which has an office in NYC, already has established relationships with […]
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 […]
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Surrogacy or Egg Donation Agency
Whether you’re an intended parent or a prospective surrogate or egg donor, make sure you’re in good hands when you’re choosing an agency. Keep in mind that, while the decision can be daunting, a few key factors can help you make an informed choice. One of the most important parts of the process for choosing an […]
The Surrogacy Matching Process: How We Connect Surrogates and Intended Parents
We strive to make the best possible matches for our IPs and surrogates. We believe that an honest and open relationship throughout the surrogacy process makes for an incredible journey for everyone involved. In order to achieve such a relationship, our surrogacy teams in Boston, San Francisco, and New York use a detailed and extensive […]