British Columbia is probably the most surrogacy friendly province in Canada
If you are considering to do surrogacy in BC, it's really important to have a surrogacy agreement signed before starting with the IVF procedure. This will facilitate the parentage process once the baby will be born. In the following video you will find useful information about the surrogacy regulation in British Columbia
Are you considering following a surrogacy journey in Ontario? If the answer is yes, before starting your surrogate search, you need to do some homework and determine if this third-party reproduction technique is the right option for you and your family.
Is Surrogacy The Right Choice For You?
Surrogacy in Ontario can be a very fulfilling but also challenging journey, full of up and downs, that will last at least one year of your life, this is the reason why before starting the process you need to know how surrogacy works, pros and cons, and also the regulations that apply to your personal situation.
The best way to learn about this process is to talk with a surrogacy attorney that will guide and give you legal advice, also you can chat with other intended parents, and why not former surrogates. Once you have done this first investigation, and you think you are ready to start your journey, the next step is to decide what type of surrogacy would you like to do, this will have an impact in the type of surrogate you will need. What Are The Different Types Of Surrogacy?
There are two main types of surrogacy in Canada, traditional surrogacy, and gestational surrogacy. The key difference between these two forms of surrogacy is the genetic link between the baby and the surrogate. In a traditional process, the surrogate’s egg will be used to create the embryos, so there will be a genetic link between her and the baby. This is not the case in gestational surrogacy, as the eggs come from the intended mother or an egg donor.
Nowadays, in Ontario, is more common gestational surrogacy because from a legal point of view is easier if there is no genetic connection between the baby and the surrogate. Said that traditional surrogacy is also an option, and it’s totally legal. A gestational surrogate is also called a gestational carrier. In some countries, like the US, compensated surrogacy is allowed, however in Canada, only altruistic processes are permitted, so surrogate cannot be paid to become a surrogate.
Once you have clear, what type of process you want to follow, the next step is to locate a surrogate, probably this will be one of the most important phases of your journey. It’s important to find a match who share similar expectations and goals, so it would be useful to think about if before selecting someone.
How To Find A Surrogate?
In Canada, you can find a surrogate using an agency, if you opt for a surrogacy assisted process, but also you can ask your lawyer and your fertility clinic if you don’t want to pay an agency. If you decide to pursue an independent surrogacy in Canada, you also can create surrogacy classifieds and join Facebook groups, or even discuss openly with your family and friends, sometimes a relive or a close friend can offer to be your surrogate.
Final Thoughts
Finding a surrogate can be a long process because in Canada there are more prospective parents than surrogates, so don’t rush and take your time. This process will last at least twelve months, so you need to be sure you pick the right woman to carry your baby. Good Luck
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