When you decided to become a surrogate, you likely did your research, discussed with your family and friends, and had all of your questions answered. But never in a million years did you imagine that while you were a surrogate, the world would be facing what it is now. What does COVID-19, the Coronavirus, mean […]
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What Does it Mean to Be a Surrogate During the Coronavirus?
A Guide to Getting Back Into Exercise After a Surrogate Birth
A Guide to Getting Back Into Exercise After a Surrogate Birth Written by: Lucy Hellstrom on behalf of Circle Surrogacy After giving birth, most women dream about returning to their pre-baby body as soon as possible. While half of the baby weight may come off six weeks after giving birth, it can take several months to more […]
Why is BMI Important When Becoming a Surrogate?
One of our most asked surrogate questions is “why does BMI matter for becoming a surrogate?” We understand the frustration and confusion around the subject. This question has only become more prevalent in recent years, as BMI has been analyzed by many doctors, nutritionists, and scientists to gauge the accuracy of the measurement for judging health. We […]
Surrogate Pregnancy: How to Balance Pregnancy and Family
Pregnancy. You’re no stranger to the growing bump, the late-night kicking sessions, or the bizarre food cravings. Yet many women who become surrogates do so because they love all aspects of being pregnant. And becoming pregnant to help another family grow? There’s nothing quite so rewarding. It goes without saying that becoming pregnant while still […]
What is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)?
For many parents pursuing surrogacy and/or egg donation as a family-building method, the term PGD may come up. This reproductive technology is used with an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle and can be used to diagnose genetic disease in early embryos prior to implantation in your surrogate mother. You may have also heard of the […]