At Circle, we’ve worked with surrogates for over 20 years. We’ve seen just about everything. Every surrogacy journey is unique and every surrogate’s experience is completely her own. We’re fortunate to have many surrogates and parents through surrogacy that work here on our team to help our intended parents and surrogates through the process. Kristi Johnson, […]
Your road to parenthood can be on it’s own schedule – and it’s frustrating and devastating when you have no control of when it’s going to happen for you. One in eight people experience infertility; and chances are, you know someone who is going through IVF or experiencing delays in getting pregnant naturally. Or, perhaps […]
We help intended parents with their search to find an egg donor. Our egg donor database is comprised hundreds of bright, young women looking to help families. Please reach out to us if you need assistance. To learn more about how we can help you with your search to find an egg donor, CLICK HERE. […]
We help intended parents with their search to find an egg donor. Our egg donor database is comprised hundreds of bright, young women looking to help families. Please reach out to us if you need assistance. To learn more about how we can help you with your search to find an egg donor, CLICK HERE. […]
Surrogacy has been a hot topic in the news for the past few months as states have begun to change their laws around IVF and surrogacy. If you live in Georgia and you’re interested in becoming a surrogate, you’re in great company! Circle has worked with many women from Georgia as gestational carriers. If you’re […]
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 during the summer months when you’re hoping to spend some time at the beach or home with the kids while […]
While infertility is becoming a more openly discussed topic, many misconceptions about it still exist. Among them are ones that can be clarified through a joint effort between healthcare providers, education systems, media coverage, and open discussions. Here we breakdown the most prevalent myths about infertility to provide insight into the realities of infertility. 1. […]
Surrogate. Gestational carrier. Gestational surrogate. Surrogate mother. These words are used, often interchangeably, to describe a woman who carries a child for intended parents. So why do these different surrogacy terms exist? And which one is the right one to use? Let’s start by distinguishing the two types of surrogacy – traditional surrogacy and gestational […]
You’ve decided that surrogacy is how you’d like to grow your family. Now you must decide whether or not you’d like to work with a surrogacy agency, or embark on an independent surrogacy journey. While undergoing an independent journey may be more cost effective, if you’re new to surrogacy, it is recommended that you work with […]
Written by Jessica Pretz, Surrogate Coordinator at Circle Surrogacy, and 4-time gestational carrier and birth doula of 12 years, who has had the unique opportunity to support gestational carriers and their intended parents. What is a doula? Women have been using doulas – from the Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” – for centuries […]