“[We] tried and tried and tried and tried and tried to get pregnant, but it just was not to be, the conventional way—I would give birth as often as I could, if I could. I cherished all the milestones, the good and the bad,” Sarah Jessica Parker said about struggling with infertility as a […]
Should I Buy My Surrogate a Gift?
Your surrogate is giving you and your family the most wonderful gift of all: a baby. Intended parents very grateful and want to show that through sending surrogate gifts! Our intended parents often ask their journey coordination team if they should get their surrogate a gift, and what type of gift they should get for […]
Experienced Carrier Week: Surrogate Stories
We like to celebrate our surrogates all year long, but this week is special. It’s Experienced Carrier Appreciation Week at Circle! We’ve created a week of activities, discount codes, prizes, and more to celebrate the incredible women who have given the most amazing gift. Not only do we appreciate the gift(s) our surrogates have been […]
How to Educate and Involve Your Kids in Your Surrogacy Journey
Written by Amanda Harden, experienced gestational carrier with Circle Surrogacy. Amanda talks about educating kids about surrogacy! If you’ve ever been pregnant with a young kiddo in tow, you have surely run into a stranger at the store asking your child if the baby will be a brother or sister. One concern my husband and […]
Circle Employee Spotlight: Solveig Gramann
Highlight: Solveig Gramann The consensus around Circle is that one of the best things about the company is the people that work there. All of our employees have something special that they bring to their team and the company that makes the work so extraordinary. We’re so proud of everyone that works here that we’re spotlighting […]
The Importance of Sleep During Pregnancy
The Importance of Sleep During Pregnancy was written by the Sleep Help Institute for Circle Surrogacy to help women have the healthiest surrogate pregnancy for themselves and for the baby they’re carrying! Everyone needs quality sleep to maintain mental, emotional, and physical health. There’s no time in life where that’s more apparent than sleep during pregnancy. The physical demands […]
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. Not to worry, though. If you relax and […]
Circle Surrogacy’s First Single Gay Dad and His Son: 19 Years Later
While the birth of your child may signify the end of your surrogacy journey, it’s never the end of Circle’s relationship with parents – you always remain part of the Circle family! We love receiving updates from our parents about how their lives have changed, how their families are doing, and – of course – […]
Surrogacy Overview: Thinking About Surrogacy?
If you’re ready to grow your family and you’re considering surrogacy, it’s important to understand what is surrogacy, and how surrogacy can help you have a baby. This surrogacy overview provides insight into what you should consider and what to expect when thinking about surrogacy. Gestational surrogacy is the process by which a gestational carrier […]
Circle Surrogate Feature: Ashtin Gurevitz
For our very first surrogate feature, we sat down with Ashtin Gurevitz, who finished her first journey with Circle in March of 2019, and is about to embark on her second journey with the same parents this month! Ashtin is excited to take us on this journey with her and share the whole experience with all […]