Surrogacy Blog

Any woman who wants to become a surrogate through a surrogacy agency will have to fill out a surrogate application. At first glance, she might ask, “Why do I have to answer all these questions?” It’s true that a surrogate application asks a lot of important questions, and they have a vital purpose: The agency needs to ensure that a woman wishing to be a gestational carrier meets all of the surrogate requirements to help ensure the most successful surrogate pregnancy and birth

When intended parents are exploring the possibility of surrogacy, and before they embark on a surrogacy journey, we get a lot of questions about how parents and surrogates are matched and how to build a healthy and happy relationship with their surrogate. Establishing a relationship with your surrogate mother may take some time, but ultimately it can be what’s best for you and your family. Why Is a Good Surrogate Relationship Important? Why should you build a solid relationsh

A surrogacy agency helps intended parents navigate their surrogacy journey on their road to parenthood. Because the surrogacy process can be complex, many parents choose to work with an agency who will manage the overall journey, and support them at every milestone. Before signing on with an agency, you will likely be asked to take part in a surrogacy consultation. This meeting with the agency is a natural step in the process of choosing an agency. Intended Parents may have q

Are you interested in becoming a surrogate but not sure if you meet the requirements? In order to make the process as simple as possible, we’ve provided some surrogacy requirement guidelines that every agency follows. Many of these requirements are guided by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and fertility clinics around the country. Surrogacy Requirements for Any Agency Here are the 5 surrogacy requirements that will be the same at every surrogacy agency:

Behind every gestational surrogate is an amazing Primary Support Person (PSP). We often refer to a surrogate’s support person as the unsung heroes of the surrogate pregnancy! The role of a surrogate's Primary Support Person is to be the emotional, physical and mental support of the surrogate throughout her journey. This role is so important, that having a PSP is a requirement for all gestational carriers who apply to become surrogate with Circle Surrogacy. What is a Primary S

A surrogacy journey is one of altruism, of relationships, of personal growth, a journey of fulfillment. But, at its core, it is a medical journey, and therefore, one singularly important element is medical insurance. Many potential surrogates have questions about health insurance as it relates to a surrogacy journey, and we want to answer some of those here. 1. I have personal health insurance coverage; can I use it to pay the medical bills during a surrogacy journey? The ans

Written by: Karoline Gore Feeling comfortable during your surrogate pregnancy is key. Studies have shown that there is a link between stress during pregnancy and longer term issues. Pregnancy comfort today has advanced in leaps and bounds, with a host of maternity products - from pregnancy pillows and maternity support belts to attractive fashion items - making the transition between pregnancy phases smoother and more practical. If you're looking for items that can provide gr

It's Transfer Tuesday and we chatted with some Circle Surrogacy experienced surrogates to learn more about the embryo transfer stage of the surrogacy process! From what they packed to how they recovered, we're talking about each step of the embryo transfer and how women can better prepare themselves for the big day! The embryo transfer is one of the most exciting events during a surrogacy journey. At the transfer stage, a gestational carrier has already gone through the appli

Whether you’re a first-time surrogate in the Bay Area or an experienced gestational carrier in New York, moving into the contract negotiations phase of your journey may bring up lots of questions. As a gestational carrier, understanding what goes into your surrogacy contract will help prepare you for when it happens. Some helpful considerations when negotiating your contract with your intended parents: As the gestational carrier, your legal counsel should be a different lawye

By Karoline Gore, guest blogger Gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that’s diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy—affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the United States every year, according to data from the CDC. It’s thought to be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy that results in insulin resistance. Women with a history of gestational diabetes are usually able to be surrogates. This is discussed during surrogacy screening with our Boston, NYC, and San Fra