To many, surrogacy may seem like a radical idea. While there are always changes within the legal and medical arenas of gestational surrogacy, traditional surrogacy has been practiced for thousands of years. In fact, the bible even cites an ancient instance of traditional surrogacy in Genesis – Sarah, who was infertile, requested that her handmaiden, […]
The History of Surrogacy: How Surrogacy Has Evolved
Surrogate and Egg Donor Body Mass Index (BMI)
At Circle, one question that often comes up is: “Why is surrogate and egg donor BMI so important?” It is actually one of our most asked questions from surrogates and egg donors. In recent years, the conversation around body mass index (BMI) and its accuracy in determining overall health has presented an abundance of new […]
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 […]
California Surrogacy Agency: Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation
If you’re looking for a surrogacy agency on the West Coast, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation has a San Francisco Bay Area office to support you whether you are intended parents, or interested in gestational surrogacy or egg donation in California! Convenient West Coast Office Location Circle Surrogacy’s California office is located in downtown Burlingame […]
10 Steps of the Surrogacy Process: A Blog for Potential Surrogates
Making the decision to become a surrogate is exciting and momentous. Becoming a surrogate is an incredibly generous act and will change someone’s life in a beautiful way. Whether you are in California, NYC, or a town in between, we encourage you to do your research and find the agency that best fits you and […]
A Short Guide for Surrogates: Shipping Breast Milk
Whether a surrogate is interested in shipping breast milk is first discussed during the surrogate consultation stage of the process. If a surrogate knows that pumping and shipping breast milk is not something that she is interested in doing, she will be matched with intended parents who have aligned views. The decision to pump and […]
How Much Do Surrogates Make? New Surrogate Pay!
Even though earning money is not the primary motivation for becoming a surrogate mother, how much surrogates make is one of the most-discussed topics when women apply to be gestational carriers at our surrogacy agencies in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Ensuring gestational surrogates are properly compensated for their emotional, mental and physical dedication to […]
Top 10 Egg Donor Questions From Our Website Chat
The act of donating your eggs is a generous one, and so many women have become egg donors to help others grow their families. Circle Egg Donation in the San Francisco Bay Area, NYC, and Boston, encourages potential egg donors to research the egg donation process before applying to be egg donors. Circle Egg Donation […]
Are You a Good Surrogate Candidate? Take Our Quiz!
Becoming a surrogate mother with Circle Surrogacy is one of the most selfless choices a young woman can make. It takes a special person to be a surrogate because of Circle Surrogacy’s requirements and thorough process. The wonderful benefits—both tangible and intangible—will make it a journey you’ll never forget. To learn if you qualify, take […]
The First Meeting: 9 Dos and Don’ts for Intended Parents and Surrogates
Meeting your surrogate or your intended parents for the first time is like going on a blind date. You’ll be nervous. You’ll be excited. Things might feel a little awkward at first. You’ll spend a long time picking out an outfit… Alright, maybe not that last part. Having matched surrogates and intended parents for over […]