Surrogacy Blog

Learn how gestational and traditional surrogacy differ, how the science of surrogacy works, and what these distinctions mean for both surrogates and intended parents throughout their shared journey.

Heather says surrogacy was one of the most meaningful experiences of her life. But she didn’t always feel this way. In fact, when she first heard about surrogacy, she couldn’t imagine ever doing it.

Parents through surrogacy, Dr. Julie Nathan and Dr. Lori Woodring, explain why open, age-appropriate conversations about surrogacy from the start help children develop healthy identities—and how their book The Enchanted Nest supports families in having these important discussions.

Find out why surrogacy contracts are an important part of the surrogacy journey and what they entail.

Learn about the importance of the surrogacy screening process in keeping all parties safe and ready for the journey ahead.

Learn about the steps involved in surrogacy, whether you are an intended parent or considering becoming a gestational carrier.

Learn how to approach conversations about your family’s unique surrogacy story in a compassionate, age-appropriate way. This guide from Circle Surrogacy helps parents and siblings understand—and proudly tell—the journey of a surrogacy-built family.

Being a surrogate is an incredible experience for everyone involved—the intended parents, you, and your family. When you become a gestational surrogate, you give someone else the remarkable gift of bringing a child into the world. Many of our surrogates describe the experience as life-changing and even decide to return to us and do it again! Some of our repeat surrogates have even worked with a different agency before coming to Circle. We believe our experience-informed app