Surrogacy Blog

If you’re considering surrogacy for your family planning, you’ve probably done some research on how much the whole process will cost. In general, a typical surrogacy journey will cost anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000. That includes the surrogate cost if you’re using a gestational surrogate. However, IVF costs – egg retrievals, embryo creation, and embryo transfers – are fees that fall outside of your surrogacy agency costs and are usually paid directly to your clinic and ca

Every woman who applies to become a surrogate and meets the surrogate qualifications requirements in the application process will go on to take part in our 3-step screening process . Ensuring you are ready for the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of a surrogacy journey is key in helping ensure you have the best possible journey. Licensed mental health professionals conduct the screening process, and is not something to worry about – it’s a way for the screening team t

Surrogacy is a life-changing journey made possible by the amazing women who choose to be surrogates and the support of many professionals, including doctors, lawyers, medical billing specialists, social workers, and program coordinators. Surrogacy costs, which can range between $100,000 and $200,000, reflect the experience and dedication necessary for a successful outcome.  So, how much does a surrogate cost compared to the total price of surrogacy? Keep reading to learn the

You’ve packed a hospital bag for the deliveries of your own babies—but as a surrogate, what should you pack in your hospital bag when delivering your surrobaby? Because you will not be caring for a newborn—and potentially not staying in the hospital very long after the birth—some surrogates opt to pack very lightly for delivery, while others still bring all the comforts of home with them. Experienced surrogates shared with us their “must-haves” to include in their hospit

No matter how you look at it, you are a product of your family. I can’t tell you how many times I have caught myself saying something out loud to my 13-year-old, usually in a moment of tension, and immediately thinking, “That was SO my father!” While we all come from different family experiences, they make us who we are – especially as parents. I am fortunate. I had a supportive and loving relationship with my family. For me, like many gay men, it took finding my life partne

Becoming a parent through surrogacy requires sharing details about yourself with a surrogacy agency, clinic and other professionals. Part of the surrogacy process is ensuring that as an intended parent you meet the surrogacy requirements to determine if you are a good fit for our agency. The three types of intended parent requirements that Circle will evaluate are: Medical Need Requirements Embryo Quality Surrogacy Agency Guidelines Below you will find further information abo

For some gestational surrogates, their surrogacy journey in Boston, San Francisco, New York, or elsewhere around the world doesn’t end once they give birth. In addition to continuing to grow their relationship with their intended parents (now parents!) and their new baby, some surrogates will pump and ship breast milk to their intended parents for their new baby’s nourishment. The decision to pump and ship breast milk to your intended parents after birth is one that’s made jo

Once you find a surrogate, it's time to meet! The matching process between surrogates and intended parents is one of the most exciting times of a surrogacy journey. While parents and surrogates may have learned all about each other on paper, having a first face-to-face meeting (that includes via video!) with your surrogate or intended parent is an important step in solidifying a match. That first meeting between surrogates or intended parents can feel a lot like going on a fi