When intended parents are exploring the possibility of surrogacy and before they embark on a surrogacy journey, we get a lot of questions around how parents and surrogates are matched. We also get a lot of questions around how healthy, happy parent and surrogate relationships are built and maintained, both during and after a surrogacy. […]
“Coucou,” my Belgium IPs and I would say to each other. The house was calm. I remember no fussing to clean the dishes, mop the floors, or make beds, and my husband relaxing on his favorite couch snuggling up with our kiddo on that cool November Sunday morning. So why did I feel anxious, excited, […]
by Sarah, experienced surrogate mother Starting out, I didn’t know exactly what to expect— though I could imagine the possible effects. When I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter, it was a complete surprise, and I was initially in shock and did not know what to feel or think about being pregnant. […]
Gestational carrier. Gestational surrogate. 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 […]
This piece was originally published on Gays with Kids Circle on Gays with Kids: 7 Things Parents Wish They’d Known About Surrogacy Before Starting the Process If you’re considering surrogacy, chances are you’ve started your research: reviewing agencies, understanding costs, and even speaking to friends who have become parents through the surrogacy process. No matter […]
The most recent installment of the Circle Surrogacy guest blog on Gays with Kids: Once upon a time, there was a gay couple embarking on a surrogacy journey to build their family. When they started their search for an egg donor, they discovered that they each had different priorities when it came to who their […]
A strong network of support is key to a smooth journey and wonderful surrogacy journey for Intended Parents. Circle is excited to share some new opportunities for our Circle Intended Parents with regular online support/networking groups. These groups will provide an opportunity to connect with – and share experiences with – others in the program […]
In recent celebrity surrogacy news, USA Today interviewed Nate Berkus and husband Jeremiah Brent about the beauty of the surrogacy process, and welcoming their second child, son Oskar, through surrogacy a few months ago. Nate and Jeremiah’s daughter Poppy, age 3, was also born via surrogacy. You can read the whole article on USAToday.com At Circle, many of our […]
If you’re one of the many pursuing egg donation as a means to grow your family, we’ve got some useful tips on what not to do, helping steer you in the right direction to make your experience a positive and rewarding one.
We hear a lot of questions from women who are considering becoming surrogate mothers. You can check out a list of them on our surrogate mother FAQs page. But now we’re asking you to turn the tables and ask yourself a few questions before beginning a surrogacy journey. We think that they will help you […]