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Video: Circle Surrogacy participates at Italy's first seminar about parenting through surrogacy in the U.S.

Submitted by Jeff on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 5:50am
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While surrogacy is illegal if done in Italy, having a child with the help of a surrogate mother in the U.S. is becoming more popular among Italian gay men. Circle Surrogacy hosted an informational seminar last Fall - about parenting options through surrogacy in the U.S. for Italian and Swiss residents.


What should we know about egg donation? 'Let's Ask Dr. Doyle'

Submitted by Jeff on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 7:38am
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QUESTION: "My partner and I have researched traditional and gestational surrogacy, and we've decided to go with gestational surrogacy because of the emotional attachment sometimes experienced by traditional surrogates. Having made that decision, we're excited about choosing an egg donor. What are some things we should know before beginning this step? What is the role of the medical team in finding and screening the egg donor? And how long does it take?"


U.S. surrogate visits Israeli gay couple and their children

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 11:39am
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Dawn - a surrogate mother in the United States - delivered twins for an Israeli gay couple. She recently visited the family along with her husband. The reunion was featured on Israeli TV in a story about gay men who increasingly turn to U.S. surrogacy in their quest for parenthood. Also featured in the news clip are the Israeli couple, Circle Surrogacy's president - John Weltman - and the agency's Israeli liaison.


'With (more than) a little help from my family': The story of a Texan surrogate

Submitted by Jeff on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 6:37am
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ProudParenting had the opportunity to learn more about surrogacy from a woman who carried twins for a couple. Dawn [pictured] says that she enjoys being pregnant, her husband and family are supportive - and her friends are curious and concerned.


Circle Surrogacy moves to new head offices, alongside newly formed Weltman Law Group

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:08am
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Circle Surrogacy opened its new world headquarters at 200 High Street in Boston, a move that coincides with the formation of a new law firm, The Weltman Law Group. LLP, also to reside in the same location.

John Weltman, Circle's President, explained that these steps were designed to better serve the agency's growing family of surrogates, egg donors and parents.


A surrogacy nightmare in New Jersey

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 7:16pm
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A custody battle has pitted a gay couple against their surrogate.

From Wall Street Journal's Law Blog:

In 2006, Angelia Robinson reached an agreement with her brother, Donald, that she would carry to term twins who had been created from anonymous donor eggs and sperm from Sean Hollingsworth, Donald’s spouse.

In 2007 Robinson filed suit seeking custody of the twin girls. She claimed she had been coerced into the surrogacy arrangement.


Circle Surrogacy: Mandatory professional standards for surrogacy are overdue

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 8:51am
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In reaction to the NY Times Sunday article about Building a Baby, With Few Ground Rules, the head of one of the oldest surrogacy agencies in the country calls for renewed efforts to set these ground rules, but also warns against losing sight of the amazing high levels of safety and success achieved by reputable professionals today.


'In Search of Emma: Two Fathers, One Daughter and the Dream of a Family'

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 2:17pm
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The new Spanish-language book, En Busca de Emma: Dos Padres, Una Hija y el Sueño de una Familia [In Search of Emma: Two Fathers, One Daughter and the Dream of a Family] chronicles a gay couple's journey through surrogacy. Emma - of the title - is the daughter of author Armando Lucas Correa and Gonzalo Hernandez.


'Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children'

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 4:14pm
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Until recently there has been relatively little research that combats or supports the argument that same-sex couples can be fit parents. But a recent New York Times article examines newly published data, proving that gay parents provide the same quality of upbringing as their straight counterparts.


Circle to present Surrogacy Seminar in Atlanta for gay couples and singles

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 8:16am
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Coinciding with the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine [ASRM] conference, the seminar will feature personal stories of a parent and a Tennessee surrogate mother, along with legal expert advice, practical tips and contacts for gay men who want to become parents. Also for the first time - innovative surrogacy programs such as "Guaranteed Baby" and surrogacy with the use of an Egg Bank and Egg Sharing.


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