Surrogacy in Canada
This is an example plan. You can use it as a template to create your own goal map.
Use this templateConsult 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.