Becoming parents through surrogacy involves multiple constraints for gay men, including social and biological obstacles. Growing a family for a gay individual or gay couple involves overcoming some significant emotional and financial hurdles. Even though the cost of having a child using a third-party can be daunting for any couple or individual, gay men tend […]
Category: Surrogacy – For LGBT Families
Easing the Financial Burden for Gay Intended Parents
Bostock v. Clayton County by Honorable Justice Gorsuch
Written by: Alyssa Sherman, Natalie A. Kanellis, and Dean Hutchison It’s Pride month! Wave that rainbow flag higher! Millions of LGBTQ+ individuals came together with a strong sense of unified pride in celebration of a milestone decision made on June 15, 2020. The Supreme Court of the United States decided the long-disputed issue on LGBTQ+ discrimination in […]
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 […]
How to Become a Parent Through Surrogacy
Surrogacy has been all over the news lately as an option to become a parent. Surrogacy is an incredible process. It has the ultimate power to create a family – one of the greatest enjoyments – as well as change someone’s life (your surrogate!) It’s a safe, successful, and enriching experience for all parties involved. Surrogacy is […]
Should I Buy My Surrogate a Gift?
Your surrogate is giving you and your family the most wonderful gift of all: a baby. Intended parents very grateful and want to show that through sending surrogate gifts! Our intended parents often ask their journey coordination team if they should get their surrogate a gift, and what type of gift they should get for […]
Intended Parents and Surrogates: What is the Right Kind of Surrogate Relationship?
The short answer is, there is no “right” kind of IP and surrogate relationship. No two journeys are the same, and there is no “right” level of communication. You will find the right relationship that works for you and your intended parents. How do we know? We asked! We reached out to our surrogate community and asked what type of […]
Why Should Gay Men Work with a Surrogacy Agency?
In conjunction with Gays with Kids, Circle has created a resource specifically for gay men interested in becoming parents through surrogacy. … You’ve already made the big decision. You’re ready to start your journey as a gay parent, and surrogacy and egg donation is the way you’d like to do it. Now, you have to decide […]
Connecting with Your Surrogate – A Blog for Parents
The relationship between intended parents and their surrogate is a special bond, personal to each journey. At Circle Surrogacy and Egg Donation, we’re a “relationship-based agency”, which means we strongly believe in the deep bond between parents and surrogates to help ensure a healthy and smooth journey. Developing a relationship with your gestational carrier provides […]
I Was a Surrogate for HIV+ Dads in the SPAR Program
This post was written by a Circle surrogate who carried twins for an HIV+ international gay couple in the SPAR program. The word serendipity is such a magical word, and one that’s rarely used. But so far, it’s the best word I can think of to describe my surrogacy experience, carrying twins for a gay […]
Should I Buy My Surrogate a Gift?
Your surrogate is giving you and your family the most wonderful gift of all: a baby. Our intended parents often ask their journey coordination team if they should get their surrogate a gift, and what type of gift they should get for her. While gifts for surrogate mothers are by no means mandatory, many parents find they […]