Surrogacy, even during “normal” times, is an involved and emotional process for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors. In the midst of a pandemic with worldwide travel restrictions, limited access to vital services, and concerns about remaining healthy, surrogacy might seem overwhelming. With offices in San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; and New York City, Circle […]
Your Complete Guide to Surrogacy in the COVID Era
GoStork Founder Discusses Surrogacy with Circle Surrogacy
Embarking on a surrogacy journey is not only a big decision, it’s one that requires quite a bit of research. What does the process look like? How can you compare costs? What should you look for in an agency? Circle Surrogacy sat down with Eran Amir, parent through surrogacy and founder of GoStork – a platform […]
How To Evaluate a Surrogacy Agency’s Success
Surrogacy is a monumental and exciting way to grow your family; however, surrogacy journey costs can be between $100,00-$150,000+. With a price tag that large, finding the right agency with the right experience is critical to ensure you are spending your money wisely and achieving success. It is incredibly important to evaluate a surrogacy agency’s […]
International Surrogacy: Become a Parent in the US
For those living outside of the United States who are considering international surrogacy to grow their families, the surrogacy process may seem confusing. At our Boston, San Francisco, and New York offices, we often work with these “intended parents” from all parts of the world. In this blog post, we’ll outline options for those living outside […]
The Egg Donor Process: What to Expect
Becoming an egg donor is a decision that we encourage you to make after gathering as much information as possible. Knowing what to expect provides peace of mind, making the egg donation process a positive experience from the initial application to after you’ve had your eggs retrieved. At Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation agency locations […]
Becoming a Parent Through Surrogacy After Cancer
There are many reasons that people choose surrogacy to grow their families. For those who are unable to have children on their own, gestational surrogacy helps them grow their families. This includes same-sex couples who are unable to conceive naturally, couples who struggle with infertility, singles who do not have a partner to conceive with naturally, and […]
What is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)?
For many parents pursuing surrogacy and/or egg donation as a family-building method, the term PGD may come up. This reproductive technology is used with an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle and can be used to diagnose genetic disease in early embryos prior to implantation in your surrogate mother. You may have also heard of the […]
IVF Process: How Does It Break Down?
The IVF process is very complex and can be overwhelming as you start to learn more about it. 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 specialist and reproductive endocrinologist, at Pacific Fertility Center […]
Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy
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 […]
When Should I Submit My Surrogate Application?
You’ve done your research, read the surrogate qualifications, and decided that you want to become a surrogate. The only problem is, you’re not sure if you’re ready to be pregnant, yet. This is especially true right now, when the world is full of uncertainty and travel bans (thank you, COVID-19), and you’re juggling kids and […]