Defining the difference between gestational and traditional surrogacy in biological terms is straightforward. Understanding the legal and emotional differences between the 2 methods is a bit more complicated. As a trusted, experienced surrogacy agency, we offer gestational surrogacy through our California, New York, and Massachusetts offices. Before in vitro fertilization became more common, individuals or […]
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Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy
Infertility 101 with PFCLA
Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples trying to get pregnant. Sometimes infertility can be attributed to women, sometimes to men, and sometimes it’s unexplained. To help provide information about infertility, what it means to be infertile, and what to do if you think you may be infertile, Circle Surrogacy partnered with Dr. Vicken Sepilian, Infertility […]
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 […]
Surrogacy Costs: A Breakdown for Intended Parents
“How much does surrogacy cost?” This is often one of the first questions prospective intended parents ask us here at Circle Surrogacy — and for good reason, too. With all of the moving parts in the surrogacy process, surrogacy costs can be a complicated subject to tackle. In short, surrogacy is a substantial financial investment, […]
Surrogacy Law Changes in Sweden
We’ve got exciting news in surrogacy law in Sweden! There was a positive decision out of Sweden recently concerning a child born through surrogacy in the United States. On December 17, 2019, the Swedish Supreme Court decided that a US court decision on maternity should be recognized in Sweden. Prior to this decision, a foreign […]
Why Isn’t Surrogacy in New York Legal Yet?
New York is one of three states that currently prohibit surrogacy directly by statute. You may have heard that the law in New York which criminalizes compensated surrogacy is changing. Perhaps you also heard that there is a new law trying to address this law about surrogacy in New York. The New York surrogacy law […]
Becoming a Surrogate: Does an Agency’s Location Matter?
Whether you are researching surrogacy agencies as a prospective surrogate or are an intended parent looking for the right agency to help your family grow, you’ve most likely come across location information listed on different agency websites. You may not know this, but surrogacy agency location is not very important! Circle’s main office is located in […]
Becoming a Surrogate in Florida: Everything You Need to Know
Surrogacy has been a hot topic in the news for the past few months as states have begun to change their laws around IVF and surrogacy. If you live in Florida and you’re considering surrogacy, our surrogacy agency is your perfect match. We’ve worked with more women from Florida than any other agency. Plus, the […]
State Surrogacy Laws: Become a Surrogate in Your State
Are you interested in becoming a surrogate with Circle? Surrogacy laws vary from state to state. Each state has unique rules and regulations around surrogacy and it is critical that all laws are followed when becoming a surrogate. Currently, gestational surrogacy is legal in 46 U.S. states, meaning that women can legally enter into a […]
Gestational Surrogacy Now Legal In New Jersey
Surrogacy in New Jersey has been signed into law! The legislation to provide legal protections to those struggling to conceive a child and wish to use a gestational carrier has been signed into law in New Jersey. The law, titled the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act, allows a woman to carry and give birth […]