Surrogacy Blog

We always receive lots of questions about surrogate requirements— and why gestational carriers need to meet them. These qualification criteria ensure that interested candidates are emotionally and physically ready for a surrogacy journey. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our babies and surrogates! Find out what are the requirements to be a surrogate below. Who Decides What Surrogate Requirements Are? Surrogacy agencies are guided by the American Society for

Updated April 24, 2023 We are three years out of the start of the global pandemic – COVID-19 – that brought the world to a stop. The pandemic brought about many changes in our daily lives, including masking, outdoor dining, remote learning (how did we survive THAT?) and an appreciation of time with family. What didn't stop during the pandemic was the desire for some to start or grow their families through surrogacy. And that wish for family continues – more and more intended

We hear a lot of questions from women who are considering becoming surrogates. 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 about how to prepare for the surrogacy journey. We think these questions will help you determine if you’re ready to start the adventure of surrogacy! Do you have a thorough understanding of the surrogacy process? Becoming a surrogate is a big commitme

At Circle, one question that often comes up is: “Why is surrogate and egg donor BMI so important?” It is actually one of our most asked questions from surrogates and egg donors. In recent years, the conversation around body mass index (BMI) and its accuracy in determining overall health has presented an abundance of new information. We understand that BMI is not a clear indicator of health and that women with a BMI over our requirements are able to conceive naturally and carr

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