This past August, we were honoured to be a part of the Capital Pride festivities which take place in Ottawa each year. Canadian Fertility Consulting is a pro-LGBTQ organization, and many of our clients identify as such. CFC’s Diversity Liaison, Kimberly Mc-Arthur Jackson, was in attendance to share her experience…

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the outside service providers that we work with. Throughout your journey it will be vital for success that we are remaining close with your doctor, lawyer and other people within your team.  This way we will be able to best advocate…

Sometimes beginning conversations can be difficult, but the smallest things can be conversation starters. Send your surrogate a picture of what you are doing, even the simplest things like what show you are watching is a way to start a conversation. Send her pictures of what you are eating, maybe…

Canadian Surrogate – This month I have had the same question from many surrogates, and so went looking for an article that addresses the issue of lower belly pain. I was able to find an article that both addresses this concern, as well as potential ways to alleviate some of…

Canadian Surrogate – Many intended Moms that CFC works with ask how, and if they can Breastfeed their baby, upon birth.  We are so excited to be asked this question, as we are HUGE supporters of Induced lactation, and the bonding that it creates between Mother, and Babe. Induced lactation  is…

Surrogacy – this morning I received the below article from one of my SI (secondary infertility) clients, it was a great wake up call for me.  I think secretly I would think, like many, “Well at least you have one child”  This article really put things in perspective for me,…