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 […]
Category: Surrogacy – Medical Matters
What Does it Mean to Be a Surrogate During the Coronavirus?
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 […]
A Guide to Getting Back Into Exercise After a Surrogate Birth
A Guide to Getting Back Into Exercise After a Surrogate Birth Written by: Lucy Hellstrom on behalf of Circle Surrogacy After giving birth, most women dream about returning to their pre-baby body as soon as possible. While half of the baby weight may come off six weeks after giving birth, it can take several months to more […]
Why is BMI Important When Becoming a Surrogate?
One of our most asked surrogate questions is “why does BMI matter for becoming a surrogate?” We understand the frustration and confusion around the subject. This question has only become more prevalent in recent years, as BMI has been analyzed by many doctors, nutritionists, and scientists to gauge the accuracy of the measurement for judging health. We […]
Surrogacy Medications Explained
Many women interesting in becoming surrogates have not yet experienced an IVF pregnancy and may not realize how this differs from a personal pregnancy both emotionally and physiologically. There are many medical details surrounding the process and a lot of different surrogacy medications that will need to be taken throughout the course of the pregnancy. The […]
The Importance of Sleep During Pregnancy
The Importance of Sleep During Pregnancy was written by the Sleep Help Institute for Circle Surrogacy to help women have the healthiest surrogate pregnancy for themselves and for the baby they’re carrying! Everyone needs quality sleep to maintain mental, emotional, and physical health. There’s no time in life where that’s more apparent than sleep during pregnancy. The physical demands […]
6 Tips to Help Prepare for a C-section Delivery
As a mother of two and a gestational carrier for a singleton, I have experienced one vaginal birth and two C-section deliveries. While each delivery was part of a unique and special journey, the end result of each experience was a healthy, beautiful baby. For each of the deliveries, the goal was the safety and […]
What Do I Do with My Embryos?
What are the options for my created embryos? Written by Dr. Vicken Sahakian from Pacific Fertility Center and Circle Surrogacy. The In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) process can be emotional and complicated, not to mention one that takes much longer than hopeful intended parents desire. When you begin the IVF process, there is planning to be […]
The Surrogacy Process: What Postpartum Is Like for a Surrogate
A big difference between a surrogacy pregnancy and a traditional pregnancy is that while you’re pregnant as a surrogate, you’re not preparing for a baby. You’re not prepping a nursery, thinking of baby names, or preparing your children for the arrival of a sibling. But what about once that baby is born? What is the […]
The Surrogacy Process: Medical Screening & Contracts
This is part 5 of our ongoing series: The Surrogacy Process: Medical Screening and Legal Contracts. Congratulations! You’ve been matched and are entering the second phase of surrogacy, known as Screening and Contracts. This part of your journey is extremely important as you’ll sign your Agreements (contracts) and attend the medical screenings at the IVF […]