Surrogacy Blog

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

Updated 7/2024 Growing your family through surrogacy is a monumental emotional – and financial – journey. It’s understandable that one of the first concerns intended parents have is how to afford surrogacy costs. Surrogacy is a rewarding experience for everyone involved, but it can be expensive. For most people, covering the costs of surrogacy requires planning and organization. Like your surrogacy journey itself, how you save for and afford surrogacy is personal and unique t

Starting your surrogacy journey often comes with a mix of emotions and key decisions to make. For many intended parents, one of the most important parts is knowing how to choose a surrogacy agency you can trust. There are financial commitments to consider and legal processes to understand as you walk this path. You may be wondering what questions to ask, what details matter most, and how to compare agencies in a meaningful way. This comprehensive guide from Circle Surrogacy d

Can you become a parent through surrogacy if you’re single? Yes! Families come in all shapes and sizes, so whether you have one parent, two parents, or even four parents, your child will be loved. Becoming a parent through surrogacy as a single individual is a similar process for those who are in a relationship. Perhaps the biggest difference for a single individual is the need for a support person throughout the journey. Having support from your family, friends, and communi

Growing your family through IVF can be an emotional, physical and financial investment. With each cycle there can be anxiety, stress and hope.. Unfortunately there can also sometimes be failure. Women – and their partners – who face infertility are resilient, determined and strong. They put their bodies and emotional well-being through a tremendous amount in hopes of success. But for those who are unable to achieve success through IVF, is there a time when it’s “right” to sto

Podcasts are a wonderful way to learn more about infertility and paths to parenthood, find solace in hearing others' stories and connecting with others with similar experiences. There are so many podcasts to choose from! As IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation become more popular ways to grow families, the more information is available about third-party reproduction. To help you find the best fertility, surrogacy, and IVF podcasts, we've compiled a list of the 5 b