Gestational surrogacy helps those who are unable to have children on their own grow their families. Through IVF, embryos are created in a lab at a fertility clinic. Sometimes the intended parents use their own genetic material. Sometimes, an egg donor is required. Many people choose gestational surrogacy to grow their families. Intended parents are matched […]
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Why Do People Choose Gestational Surrogacy?
The History of Surrogacy: How Surrogacy Has Evolved
To many, surrogacy may seem like a radical idea. While there are always changes within the legal and medical arenas of gestational surrogacy, traditional surrogacy has been practiced for thousands of years. In fact, the bible even cites an ancient instance of traditional surrogacy in Genesis – Sarah, who was infertile, requested that her handmaiden, […]
10 Steps of the Surrogacy Process: A Blog for Potential Surrogates
Making the decision to become a surrogate is exciting and momentous. Becoming a surrogate is an incredibly generous act and will change someone’s life in a beautiful way. Whether you are in California, NYC, or a town in between, we encourage you to do your research and find the agency that best fits you and […]
Surrogacy Requirements: Why Certain Requirements are in Place
Are you interested in becoming a surrogate mother, but not sure if you meet the requirements? We always receive lots of questions about surrogate requirements – and why gestational carriers need to meet certain qualifications. Requirements are put in place to ensure the most positive outcome for both the baby and the surrogate, because we […]
The Surrogacy Matching Process: How We Connect Surrogates and Intended Parents
We strive to make the best possible matches for our IPs and surrogates. We believe that an honest and open relationship throughout the surrogacy process makes for an incredible journey for everyone involved. In order to achieve such a relationship, our surrogacy teams in Boston, San Francisco, and New York use a detailed and extensive […]
Surrogate Milk Donations Help Babies Without Access to Parent’s Milk
This post was written by Raechel Hackney of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast in partnership with Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation. 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. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast was founded in 2006 with […]
Ten Steps of the Surrogacy Process: A Blog for Intended Parents
Building your family through surrogacy is a monumental decision and journey. It’s a big step and can feel a little overwhelming. Want a clearer picture of what the parenthood through surrogacy process entails? As a Boston surrogacy agency with offices in NYC and San Francisco that serve intended parents around the world, we’ve compiled a list […]
Circle Surrogacy Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation is celebrating 25 Years in business this year, and we could not be more excited. The surrogacy industry has seen a tremendous amount of growth and change in these 25 years and Circle has been at the forefront of many of those changes. Circle Surrogacy was founded in 1995 and […]
When Should I Submit My Surrogate Application?
You’ve done your research, read the surrogate qualifications, and decided that you want to become a surrogate. The only problem is, you’re not sure if you’re ready to be pregnant, yet. This is especially true right now, when the world is full of uncertainty and travel bans (thank you, COVID-19), and you’re juggling kids and […]
7 Things the Media Gets Wrong about Surrogacy
In recent years, surrogacy has become a more popular way to have children. With stars like Kim Kardashian & Kanye West, Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade, Andy Cohen, and Anderson Cooper all having children through surrogacy, the media is talking about surrogacy more frequently. There are constantly articles in People Magazine, Insider, USA Today highlighting the […]