Your Surrogacy Journey in Canada

Starting your surrogacy journey can feel overwhelming but the process becomes much easier when you know exactly what to expect. Here is a simple breakdown of how surrogacy in Canada typically works from first contact to bringing your baby home.

Your journey begins with a private consultation with our team.

During this stage, we will:

• Learn about your family-building goals 
• Explain how surrogacy works in Canada 
• Answer legal, medical, and financial questions 
• Determine next steps based on your situation 

This is your opportunity to understand the process with no pressure or obligation

Once you decide to move forward:

• You complete a formal application 
• We review eligibility both financial and psychological readiness 
• We will go over contract and agency fee
• You will be officially part of the family
• A dedicated team member is assigned to you 

Matching is one of the most important steps. All surrogates are screened for Psychological and emotional readiness. 

We carefully consider:

• Compatibility 
• Shared expectations 
• Communication preferences 
• Emotional readiness 
• Personal values and comfort level 

Matching is always mutual and both parties must agree. We do not pick a surrogate for you. 

Once a match is confirmed, both sides move forward together.

Before any medical procedures begin:

• Independent legal counsel is arranged for both parties 
• Surrogacy agreements are reviewed and signed 
• Parental rights and responsibilities are clearly defined 
• Medical clinics are coordinated if you don't already have a clinic

Once legal clearance is complete:

• The surrogate begins medical preparation 
• Embryo transfer is scheduled through your chosen fertility clinic 
• Pregnancy is confirmed through medical testing 
• Early monitoring begins 

Not every transfer results in pregnancy, this is medically normal and part of the process.

Once pregnancy is confirmed: typically 10-14 days post transfer:

You will experience:

• Regular medical care for the surrogate 
• Ongoing updates and communication (based on agreements) 
• Support from our coordination team 
• Planning for birth logistics 

As the due date approaches:

• A birth plan is created with medical professionals 
• Hospital arrangements are confirmed and a hospital Social Worker will connect for financials and care plan
• You will plan travel (if applicable) 
• Hospital documentation are prepared and signed by both parties

At birth:

• The surrogate delivers in a Canadian hospital 
• Intended parents are usually present (depending on circumstances) 
• The baby is cared for immediately after delivery 
• Initial documentation begins

After birth:

• Birth registration is completed 
• Legal parentage is established according to provincial law 
• A Canadian birth certificate is issued 
• Embassy/consulate documentation is prepared if needed 

This step is essential for travel and citizenship paperwork.

Once documentation is complete:

• You apply for your child’s passport (if required)
• Travel arrangements are finalized 
• Your baby joins you at home 

At every stage, you receive:

• Dedicated coordination support 
• Referrals as needed to lawyers, clinics, medical professionals, etc. 
• Legal and medical guidance 
• Clear communication 
• Emotional support and updates 
• Help navigating the system

While every journey is different, most surrogacy journeys in Canada take:

12–24 months total, depending on:

• Matching time 
• Medical outcomes 
• Legal processing 
• Travel and documentation timelines