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We’ve Been In Your Shoes
Our Surrogate Advisors know the surrogacy process can feel overwhelming at first. Our team is full of people who have been through this process themselves, so they know exactly how you're feeling and what questions you may have. And over 25% of our surrogates return to us for a second journey!
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Personalized Support at Every Stage
Enjoy the personalized feel of a small agency with the resources of a large agency. We support you through application and matching process, assign a dedicated mental health professional, and keep track of all your details. Our expansive team is there for you. We offer support groups, virtual events, one-on-one surrogate mentorship and more.
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Guaranteed Compensation and Insurance
We make sure our surrogates are always paid in full and on time. We secure and hold all payments from the Intended Parents before you get matched. And we cover all the medical bills, no matter what hiccup may come along. And if a pregnancy doesn’t come true after you’ve been cleared and received transfer at the clinic, we pay you $5,000 for your time and effort.
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Preferred Birth Options
Not every surrogate has the same desires when it comes to the birth. At Circle, our surrogates have choices for preferred birth options, such as doula care, a hospital birth, or using a birth center with a midwife.
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Healthy Relationships with Intended Parents
We help surrogates build relationships with intended parents who truly feel like family by the end of the process, giving you the opportunity to get to know the wonderful people whose lives are being positively changed because of you. We genuinely believe fostering this relationship is the best way to bring a baby into the world.
Why Surrogates Choose Circle
Your journey as a surrogate is greatly shaped by the agency you choose. With a 99.1% success rate, Circle offers a proven program created with surrogates in mind: competitive pay, guaranteed financial & insurance coverage, and unbeatable support.
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Circle offers the personalized feel of a small agency, with the resources of a large agency.
Our team members are experienced surrogates and can expertly guide surrogates through the process
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Best-in-class surrogates and service.
Intended parents choose to work with Circle Surrogacy because we give them access to a full-service program with highly-screened surrogates, dedicated interdisciplinary experts and a long history of success.
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Most comprehensive surrogate benefits and support.
Surrogates select Circle Surrogacy as their agency because our program is created with surrogates in mind: competitive pay, guaranteed security and unbeatable support. Our team members are experienced surrogates and can expertly guide surrogates through the process.
1. Health Requirements
2. Lifestyle Requirements
3. Legal Requirements
Circle Surrogacy’s surrogate requirements take into consideration the recommendations put forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and clinic guidelines. Surrogate applicants will participate in social worker and psychological screenings.
Becoming a surrogate requires applicants to be emotionally and mentally ready to help ensure the most successful outcome for all parties.
Surrogacy Requirements
Women who wish to become surrogates must meet a set of requirements to ensure they are physically, mentally and emotionally ready. These requirements are in place to encourage a successful journey for everyone. The goal is a healthy baby, happy intended parents, and a proud surrogate!
1. Health Requirements
2. Lifestyle Requirements
3. Legal Requirements
Circle Surrogacy’s surrogate requirements take into consideration the recommendations put forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and clinic guidelines. Surrogate applicants will participate in social worker and psychological screenings.
Becoming a surrogate requires applicants to be emotionally and mentally ready to help ensure the most successful outcome for all parties.
Health Requirements
Has had uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries.
Is between 21-42 years of age.
Typically have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of no higher than 33. Calculate My BMI.
Lifestyle Requirements
Has the support of her family; if married or partnered, the surrogate must have her partner’s support.
Has delivered a child of her own and is currently parenting at least one child.
Is willing to travel for IVF process. Please note, often these trips include overnight stays.
Does not use illegal drugs, smoke cigarettes, or abuse alcohol.
Legal Requirements
Does not participate in the following government aid programs: cash assistance, welfare, public housing and section 8. All other forms of government assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Lives in a surrogate-friendly state in the United States (we are very sorry but we cannot accept gestational carriers who reside in Nebraska or Louisiana).
Has a valid driver’s license.
Surrogacy Requirements
Women who wish to become surrogates must meet a set of requirements to ensure they are physically, mentally and emotionally ready. These requirements are in place to encourage a successful journey for everyone. The goal is a healthy baby, happy intended parents, and a proud surrogate!
1. Health Requirements
2. Lifestyle Requirements
3 Legal Requirements
Circle Surrogacy’s surrogate requirements take into consideration the recommednations put forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and clinic guidelines. Surrogate applicants will participate in social worker and psychological screenings.
Becoming a surrogate requires applicants to be emotionally and mentally ready to help ensure the most successful outcome for all parties.
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Lifestyle Requirements
Has the support of her family. If married or partnered, the surrogate must have her partner’s support.
Has delivered a child of her own and is currently parenting at least one child.
Is willing to travel for IVF process. Please note, often these trips include overnight stays.
Does not use illegal drugs, smoke cigarettes, or abuse alcohol.
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Health Requirements
Has had uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries.
Is between 21-42 years of age.
Typically have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of no higher than 33. Calculate My BMI.
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Legal Requirements
Does not participate in the following government aid programs: cash assistance, welfare, public housing and section 8. All other forms of government assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Lives in a surrogate-friendly state in the United States (we are very sorry but we cannot accept gestational carriers who reside in Nebraska or Louisiana.
Has a valid driver’s license.
Why Women Become Surrogates
With over 30 years of expertise and many team members having first-hand surrogate experience, providing comprehensive support to surrogates is second nature.
And the common thread among all women who become surrogates is the desire to help others.
Women become surrogates for a variety of reasons, including:
Surrogates – also called gestational carriers – are women who have had easy pregnancies and who have completed their own families.
Some women come to surrogacy because they personally know someone who has struggled with infertility.
Others want to give the gift of parenthood to families who can’t do it on their own.
Surrogates have big hearts and giving spirits. Over 40% of our surrogates are teachers, medical professionals like nurses, or are in a military family. Giving back and making an impact in the lives of others is their motivation.
"I have witnessed many people struggle with fertility, and felt the pull to do more to help someone achieve their dreams of becoming parents. My surrogacy journeys have been the most rewarding, and fulfilling experiences of my life, and I am so happy to call my Intended Parents family!"
Sarah Harris,
Senior Program Coordinator
7 Steps in the Surrogate Process
While the surrogacy process can feel a little overwhelming at first (and filled with all sorts of emotions), we advise you to look at the full journey in seven steps. Our goal is to ensure you understand what the process steps are, what is expected of you as a surrogate, as well as approximate timing. Remember, every surrogacy is different, so timing may not be exact for your journey.
1. Prescreening
2. Surrogacy Consultation & Screening
3. Matching with Intended Parents
4. Medical Screening & Legal Contracts
5. Monitoring Appointments & Embryo Transfer
6. Pregnancy
7. Fourth Trimester and Postpartum
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Prescreening
1-2 Weeks
Fill out application
Connect with Surrogate Advisor
Medical records review
Evaluation and background checks
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Surrogacy Consultation & Screening
1-2 Weeks
Video call with a licensed mental health professional
Phone call with primary support person
Psychological screening
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Matching with Intended Parents
Time Varies
Review profile(s) for intended parent match
Video call with potential match
Officially matched!
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Medical Screening &
Legal Contracts
2-3 Months
Medical screening at the IVF clinic (overnight trip)
Contract negotiation and finalization with attorney
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Monitoring Appointments
& Embryo Transfer
3-4 Weeks
Begin medications
Attend local monitoring appointments
Embryo transfer (3-7 day trip)
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Pregnancy
3-4 Weeks
Beta tests at local clinic
Routine doctor appointments
Deepen relationship and share the pregnancy with IPs
Change a Family’s Life as a Surrogate
Circle Surrogacy has been successfully guiding surrogacy journeys for intended parents and surrogates for over 30 years. We understand that bringing a baby into the world through surrogacy is an exceptionally special, and complex journey. Our team is emotionally invested in each and every journey.
We’d love to support you on your journey.
