Surrogacy in Canada

Consult with a Fertility Lawyer

Understand the legal framework for altruistic surrogacy in your province and draft a preliminary agreement.

Secure Financing

Outline a comprehensive budget for agency fees, legal costs, surrogate reimbursements, and IVF expenses.

Choose and Retain a Surrogacy Agency

Research, interview, and sign a contract with a reputable Canadian surrogacy agency.

Agency Matching Process

Provide your profile to the agency and review potential surrogate profiles.

Medical & Psychological Screening

Complete all required medical and psychological evaluations for intended parents and the surrogate.

Finalize Legal Agreement

With your lawyer and the surrogate's lawyer, finalize and sign the comprehensive surrogacy agreement.

Embryo Transfer Cycle

Coordinate with the fertility clinic to begin the medical protocol for the embryo transfer.

Confirm Pregnancy

Monitor for pregnancy through blood tests and early ultrasounds.

Attend Key Medical Appointments

Plan to attend major milestone appointments and ultrasounds with the surrogate.

Prepare for Birth

Create a birth plan in collaboration with the surrogate and prepare your home for the baby's arrival.

Post-Birth Legal Process

Work with your lawyer to establish legal parentage and obtain the birth certificate.