Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation sat down (virtually!) with Infertility Specialists and Reproductive Endocrinologists from some of our partner fertility clinics to discuss surrogacy in the time of COVID, and how the vaccine might affect those who are pregnant, or soon to be pregnant. Our panel of specialists include: Dr. Michele Evans, Infertility Specialist and […]
Category: Surrogacy – Medical Matters
The COVID Vaccine and Surrogate Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Surrogacy And Gestational Diabetes: How To Have A Healthy Pregnancy
By Karoline Gore, guest blogger Gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that’s diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy—affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the United States every year, according to data from the CDC. It’s thought to be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy that results in insulin resistance. Women with a history of gestational diabetes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Surrogacy Insurance: Understanding US Health Insurance
Health insurance in the United States, unlike in many European countries, is largely administered by private companies. Exceptions include Medicare, a government-run insurance program for those aged 65 and older; and Medicaid, which provides health insurance for those with lower income levels. Because of the variability in plans and payment structures, U.S. health insurance can […]