“I just want both my moms recognized as my moms. Most of my friends have not had to think about things like this – they take for granted that their parents are legally recognized as their parents. I would like my family recognized the same way as any other family,…

When Canadian Fertility Consultants engage with new matches, the intended parents and the gestational carrier must enter into a legal agreement and seek independent legal advice. This requirement is mandated not only by CFC but also by the fertility clinic involved in the process. What is a Gestational Surrogacy Agreement…

I found the below article at http://americanpregnancy.org/infertility/termstoknow.html The below is a great explanation of the Infertility Terms that you’ll want to know, as you begin working with your Fertility clinic. Adverse outcome: A pregnancy that does not result in a live birth including miscarriage, induced terminations, and stillbirths. ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology): Any procedure…

Canadian Fertility Consultants often have clients ask many questions during the initial consultation process.  I wanted to post some of those questions, so that as you read below, it may answer your questions, or  help you generate questions to ask during your questions. About CFCs Surrogacy Program When was your…

Many clients ask CFC, What the first steps are to building their family through Surrogacy.  Here is a  list of Next Steps, as you begin to research Surrogacy, as a viable family building option. Find the Professional team to work with, to help you along the way- Including the Fertility…

When a match is made, the level of interaction between the Surrogate and Intended Parents is a personal preference between the Intended parents, and surrogate. Everyone will need to decide how much interaction they are comfortable with, and also consider how much interaction the other parties to the surrogacy expect.  Our…