Top things to know about surrogacy
True or False- Surrogates use their own DNA (eggs) for the babies they carry
False-they do NOT use their own DNA
True or False- In order to be a surrogate, an applicant must have delivered a child of their own.
Do surrogates give themselves injections as part of the IVF process?
Yes
What is the typical age range accepted for an applicant to become a surrogate?
21-41
When are surrogates paid during the surrogacy journey?
Surrogates are paid throughout the entirety of their journey (not at the end) and start before pregnancy
Can a surrogate have a mental health history in order to be accepted?
Yes. We just ask that they open about their past and current needs so the team can assess if beginning a surrogacy is in their best interest.
How do most surrogates experience saying goodbye to the baby?
Most surrogates look forward to "giving the baby " to their intended parents because they are not genetically related to the baby. Surrogates are often excited for their intended parents to meet and begin their life/lives with their baby(ies).
An accepted surrogate can live in all but these THREE states.
Nebraska, Louisiana, or Michigan
How does the surrogate and IP matching process work?
Surrogates and IPs have a say in who they match with. Surrogates and IPs are asked to identify their matching preferences and the matching team will work to align options for each based off of their matching preferences. Additional factors considered are the laws of the surrogate and IPs home state around surrogacy and obtaining medical pre-approval for the surrogate at IPs IVF clinic.
Why is having an applicant identify a primary support person important?
To ensure the applicant has support in her journey ahead and so Circle knows the applicant has someone in her life who is also aware of the process and commitments of the journey ahead.