Surrogacy Blog

On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization raised many questions about the future of IVF and surrogacy. In the wake of this Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Circle Surrogacy saw the importance of providing information on how this decision will impact surrogacy at Circle Surrogacy and the industry. Experts Discuss the Decision's Effects on Surrogacy Whether you're a surrogate, parent, or intended parent (or you

Even though earning money is not the primary motivation for becoming a surrogate mother, how much surrogates make is one of the most-discussed topics when women apply to be gestational carriers at our surrogacy agencies in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Ensuring gestational surrogates are properly compensated for their emotional, mental, and physical dedication to the surrogacy journey is a priority at Circle Surrogacy, which is why we've created the most comprehen

Becoming a surrogate can be one of the most exciting journeys to embark on, but in order to become a surrogate, you need support from those around you. At Circle Surrogacy, we require all of our surrogates to have a Primary Support Person who is there for emotional, mental, and physical support through the journey. We also require that surrogates have familial support from those around them to be sure they have enough support throughout their journey. One kind of support that

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