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 […]
Heartburn. Check. Waddle. Check, check. Frequent trips to the ladies’ room. Check, check, check. My surrogate pregnancy was similar to my personal pregnancies. However, there were definitely a few (rather large) ways that it differed from the pregnancies I’d had with my own children. In Vitro Fertilization In the weeks leading up to the scheduled embryo […]
Surrogacy with Egg Donation is a method of assisted reproduction becoming increasingly popular for those experiencing infertility. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, there have been about 10,000 fresh egg donation cycles per year for the last decade. So what is egg donation and who does it help? Simply put, it is an assisted conception […]
At Circle, one question that always comes up is: “Why is surrogate BMI so important?” In order to be considered for surrogacy or egg donation, applicants have to meet certain qualifications. One such requirement is Body Mass Index (BMI). Your BMI is calculated using a formula that divides an individual’s weight by their height to […]
When going through your egg donation cycle, your body is putting in extra effort so that you can produce multiple healthy and strong eggs to help the intended parents achieve their dream of bringing home a healthy baby. Your care and comfort are important throughout this time. Here are some tips for egg donors currently […]
It was reported earlier this month in the journal Human Reproduction that a woman at the age 28, has given birth using her own cryopreserved ovary. The medical breakthrough took place in Belgium, where she gave birth to a baby boy this past Fall. The young woman was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the […]
With more and more women opting to delay their childbearing days, egg freezing is a wonderful option to preserve fertility. However, many are deterred by its price tag. It costs $10,000 to $15,000 to harvest and freeze one batch, then about $500 annually for storage. So what are your options for egg donor egg freezing? Egg […]