Surrogacy Blog

The wonderful thing about surrogacy and egg donation is that the process helps grow so many different types of families. And because every family is unique, Circle Surrogacy offers a variety of family-building programs to assist as many people as possible on their journey to parenthood. Surrogacy and egg donation are options for all types of intended parents (IPs): Heterosexual singles or couples LGBTQIA+ singles or couples Intended parents living in the US Intended parents l

Written by Jessica, a 4-time gestational carrier and birth doula of 12 years. All photos by Jennifer Hamilton. What is a doula? Women have been using doulas – from the Greek word meaning “a woman who serves” – for centuries to assist them during childbirth. Today, doulas are professionally-trained birth coaches who provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor. In the case of a surrogacy birth, the doula provides support and guidance to both the gestational ca

At Circle, one question that often comes up is: “Why is surrogate and egg donor BMI so important?” It is actually one of our most asked questions from surrogates and egg donors. In recent years, the conversation around body mass index (BMI) and its accuracy in determining overall health has presented an abundance of new information. We understand that BMI is not a clear indicator of health and that women with a BMI over our requirements are able to conceive naturally and carr

Becoming a parent is an exciting time. As you await the birth of your baby, you will find there are new decisions to make, and options to consider when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your child. One consideration shared by intended parents in San Francisco, Boston, New York, and throughout the world is whether they wish to bank their baby’s stem cells. To make an informed decision, it's important to understand what cord blood banking is and why it’s important. The pr

Whether you're a parent through surrogacy or egg donation, a surrogate, or an egg donor, there are wonderful resources available to help start the conversation with your children about surrogacy and egg donation! At Circle Surrogacy, we understand the importance of communicating openly and honestly with children of all ages about surrogacy, their origin, and how the process works. We've compiled a list of some of our favorite children's books about surrogacy and egg donation

Many women considering becoming a surrogate ask about how the experience is different from when they were pregnant with their own children, especially when it comes to their emotions. These are important questions to ask as you think about wanting to help others grow their families using a surrogacy agency. Our experienced Circle Surrogacy specialists address these concerns with the compassion that comes from having gone through this experience themselves. Gestational surroga

There are many reasons that people choose surrogacy to grow their families. For those who are unable to have children on their own, gestational surrogacy helps them grow their families. This includes same-sex couples who are unable to conceive naturally, couples who struggle with infertility, singles who do not have a partner to conceive with naturally, and those who have pre-existing conditions or a history of cancer that have prevented them from naturally conceiving on thei

If you’ve heard of someone donating their eggs—or have considered becoming an egg donor yourself—you may have questions about what it’s like being an egg donor, what happens during the egg donation process, and what type of requirements are in place. Below, we’ve answered the most-asked questions young women have about egg donation. How Much Do Egg Donors Get Paid? Egg donors are paid for each egg donation they do. Typically, a first-time egg donor is paid around $9,000. Many

Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. The reasons for choosing surrogacy are diverse. We'll explore some of those reasons in this post and answer questions about why gestational surrogacy is often preferred and whether a surrogate mother shares DNA with the baby. First, though, let's answer questions about what's involved in the surrogacy process itself. How Is Gestational Surrogacy Done? Many people choose gestati

Circle Surrogacy gets many questions from intended parents who are interested in surrogacy to grow their families. Some of those questions are about whether their gestational surrogate will grow “attached” to the baby she’s carrying. While this is a valid question for those who are new to the surrogacy process, Circle can assure intended parents in their program that their surrogate will not become attached to the baby she’s carrying. Solveig Gramann, LICSW and Director of Su