Surrogacy Blog

What are the options for my created embryos? This article was written by Dr. Vicken Sahakian from Pacific Fertility Center andCircle Surrogacy. It was originally published in 2019 and has been updated in 2023. The In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) process can be emotional and complicated, not to mention one that takes much longer than hopeful intended parents desire. When you begin the IVF process, there is planning to be done in order to best understand the choices you’ll have on

Updated April 24, 2023 We are three years out of the start of the global pandemic – COVID-19 – that brought the world to a stop. The pandemic brought about many changes in our daily lives, including masking, outdoor dining, remote learning (how did we survive THAT?) and an appreciation of time with family. What didn't stop during the pandemic was the desire for some to start or grow their families through surrogacy. And that wish for family continues – more and more intended

We sat down with Dr. Laura Meyer, a Reproductive Endocrinologist with Illume Fertility to talk about what infertility is, what causes infertility, what some of the treatments are, and what types of paths to parenthood are available. The Definition of Infertility Infertility is defined as trying to conceive for a year or more without success if the woman is under 35 years old, and for six months or more if the woman is over 35 years old. Infertility is a retrospective diagnosi

Deciding to become a surrogate is an exciting, momentous, and incredibly generous act that will change someone's life in a beautiful way. Whether you are thinking about being a surrogate in Los Angeles, considering surrogacy in Boston, or looking into the surrogacy process in a town in between, we encourage you to research and find the agency that best fits you and what you hope to get out of your journey. You have options, and you’re not limited to a surrogacy agency that’s

We hear a lot of questions from women who are considering becoming surrogates. You can check out a list of our most asked questions on our FAQs page. But now we’re asking you to turn the tables and ask yourself a few questions about how to prepare for the surrogacy journey. We think these questions will help you determine if you’re ready to start the adventure of surrogacy! Do you have a thorough understanding of the surrogacy process? Becoming a surrogate is a big commitme

If you’re considering surrogacy to grow your family, you have some options. You can opt to do an independent surrogacy journey. Or, you can choose to do a surrogacy journey through an agency, incurring an agency fee. Circle Surrogacy often urges intended parents who are just starting out to do some research. This research helps them find the best surrogacy agencies to fit their specific needs. It can also help them discover what they hope to get out of their journeys.

You've likely heard the term "surrogacy" in the news, or perhaps you know someone who was a surrogate or who grew their family through surrogacy. In recent years, surrogacy has become a common form of assisted reproduction. If you’re looking to learn more about surrogacy or gestational surrogacy, you’ve come to the right place! What Is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is when a woman carries a child for another person or couple. Depending on the type of surrogacy, a surrogate may become

This post was written by Raechel Hackney of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast in partnership with Circle Surrogacy. Circle Surrogacy serves surrogates, egg donors, and intended parents across the globe from its surrogacy agency offices in Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and NYC. This post was originally written in 2020; content has been updated in 2023. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast was founded in 2006 with a mission to provide lifesaving donor human milk to help premature and

Surrogacy is a monumental journey and a rewarding way to grow your family. Surrogacy is also expensive because it can be a complex process with many professions working together to support intended parents on their way to parenthood. One of the questions intended parents ask at the outset of their journey is how much is surrogacy? When you are speaking with different agencies, you are likely evaluating their costs for surrogacy. You may be wondering: Is there anything I can d

If you’re considering surrogacy, you may be researching to get a better understanding of what the surrogate process is, how much a surrogate gets paid, what surrogate requirements are, and more. But what you may not find by Googling and reading surrogacy agency websites is what it's really like to be a surrogate. Circle Surrogacy spoke with experienced surrogates to ask them for their surrogate stories. What’s it really like being a surrogate? What surprised you the most? Wha