If you are considering becoming a surrogate, or “a gestational carrier” as we say, understand that this could be one of the most profound experiences of your life! Sharing a relationship and pregnancy with your Intended Parents, including the magic moment when you get to see their faces as they hold their baby for the […]
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What Is Expected of a Potential Surrogate?
Answers to Common Questions Asked by Surrogates
With more people than ever choosing surrogacy to grow their families, the number of women considering becoming surrogate mothers is also increasing. Surrogates are compassionate individuals who want to be part of a very special journey with intended parents. If you’re exploring the world of surrogacy as a potential gestational carrier, finding surrogacy agencies in […]
Becoming a Surrogate Mother: Does an Agency’s Location Matter?
Whether you are researching surrogacy agencies as a prospective surrogate mother or are an intended parent looking for the right agency to help your family grow, you’ve most likely come across location information listed on different agency websites. You may not know this, but you do not need to choose your agency based on its […]
New Surrogate Program with Guaranteed Pay & Support
If you’re considering applying to become a surrogate – also called a gestational carrier or gestational surrogate – you have many agency choices available to you. While most agencies will follow the same clinic and ASRM guidelines for the criteria for women to qualify to become surrogate mothers, what is offered to their gestational carriers […]
10 Reasons Being a Surrogate is Amazing
Thinking about becoming a surrogate? Becoming a surrogate mother is a big commitment, but it is also an amazing experience. Becoming a surrogate mother changes more lives than those of intended parents – it changes yours, too. When you apply to become a surrogate, you are making a commitment to be “all in” to help someone achieve […]
7 Signs You Would Be a Great Surrogate
Are you interested in becoming a surrogate, but not sure if you’d be a good fit? Here are seven signs that you would make a great gestational carrier. 1. You’re family oriented. Diapers, spit-up, tantrums— you name it, you can handle it with ease. You make being a caretaker a priority because you want […]
Becoming a Surrogate: Does an Agency’s Location Matter?
Whether you are researching surrogacy agencies as a prospective surrogate or are an intended parent looking for the right agency to help your family grow, you’ve most likely come across location information listed on different agency websites. You may not know this, but surrogacy agency location is not very important! Circle’s main office is located in […]
Becoming a Surrogate: 6 Questions to Ask Before Starting the Process
We hear a lot of questions from women who are considering becoming a surrogate. 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 before beginning a surrogacy journey. We think these questions will help you determine if you’re […]
Surrogacy Process: The Surrogate Screening Process
As part of our series on the Phases of the Surrogacy Process, we want to help surrogate applicants understand what happens after you fill out the surrogate application. For a breakdown of what happens in this phase, watch our webinar: Becoming a Surrogate – The Screening Process. Circle’s Alicia Abdella, LCSW, and Dr. Susanne Haskell, Massachusetts Board Licensed […]
How to Become a Surrogate Mother: A Brief Overview
So you’re thinking of becoming a surrogate mother. Allow me to begin by saying thank you – and congratulations! Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the most selfless things you can do for another human being. As a surrogate myself, I can tell you that helping to create a family is also something you will […]