Quick Summary — Become a Surrogate in Canada
Canada is one of the safest, most ethical and compassionate places in the world for surrogacy. Under Canada’s Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA), surrogacy must be altruistic — meaning surrogates are not paid a fee — but all pregnancy-related expenses are fully reimbursed.
Surrogates across Canada help:
Becoming a surrogate in Canada is deeply meaningful, emotionally rewarding, and profoundly life-changing — not just for Intended Parents, but for surrogates too.
At Surrogacy4All, our physician-led team ensures that your safety, emotional wellbeing, and dignity come first.
Surrogates choose this journey because they want to:
Surrogates often say:
“Seeing the parents hold their baby for the first time — nothing compares to that feeling.”
Canadian surrogates today are overwhelmingly:
To qualify as a gestational surrogate in Canada, you must:
Your physician will conduct a full evaluation to protect your safety.
Canada does not allow surrogate compensation.
BUT surrogates receive full reimbursement for:
Medical costs
Medications
Maternity clothing
Lost wages
Childcare
Housekeeping help
Travel & accommodation
Meal expenses
Parking & gas
Over-the-counter supplies
Doula support (if desired)
Prenatal vitamins
All reimbursements follow AHRA documentation guidelines.
Surrogates undergo:
Your previous births are evaluated.
Ensures uterine health.
Infectious disease + hormone levels.
Ensures emotional readiness.
Emotional stability improves outcomes.
By a reproductive specialist.
Canada does not allow surrogate compensation.
BUT surrogates receive full reimbursement for:
Step 1
Application
Simple online form.
Step 2
Pre-Screening
We review your history and answer questions.
Step 3
Donor/Embryo Program (if needed)
Some Intended Parents use our Guaranteed Blastocyst Program.
Step 4
Intended Parent Profiles
You meet via Zoom.
Step 5
Legal Agreements
Separate lawyers for Intended Parents and surrogate.
Step 6
Medical Cycle
Estrogen + progesterone protocol.
Step 7
Embryo Transfer
A simple, painless procedure.
Step 8
Pregnancy Monitoring
Regular OB appointments and ultrasounds.
Step 9
Delivery
You deliver the baby and help create a family.
All reimbursements follow AHRA documentation guidelines.
Helping another family is one of the highest forms of generosity.
Your physical and emotional wellbeing are the priority.
A 30-year-old mother of two from Ontario became a surrogate after following a friend’s journey.
She said:
“Surrogacy made me feel like I did something truly meaningful. It worked perfectly with my life as a SAHM.”
No. Surrogacy in Canada is altruistic, which means surrogates cannot be financially compensated for carrying a baby. However, all reasonable pregnancy-related expenses can be reimbursed by the Intended Parents according to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA).
Typical reimbursable expenses include medical costs not covered by insurance, travel to appointments, maternity clothing, childcare during appointments, lost wages (if medically required), medications, life insurance, and wellness needs such as prenatal vitamins and therapy.
The full process typically takes 12–18 months, including screening, matching, legal contracts, medical preparation, embryo transfer, pregnancy, and post-birth steps.
Yes, many surrogates are stay-at-home or work-from-home moms. As long as you meet health, lifestyle, and medical screening requirements, your employment status does not matter.
Surrogacy is generally safe, and candidates undergo comprehensive medical and psychological screening to confirm readiness. Throughout pregnancy, surrogates receive full medical care and monitoring to prioritize health.
Appointments vary by case but generally include fertility clinic visits for screening and embryo transfer, followed by regular OB/GYN and midwife appointments during pregnancy.
Yes. Most surrogates continue to work normally. In the rare case doctors prescribe bed rest, lost wages may be reimbursed.
A previous C-section does not disqualify you. Many surrogates have had one or two C-sections. Your doctor will assess whether your uterus is healthy for another pregnancy.
Most surrogates go on to have children later if they choose. No medical procedure is risk-free, but surrogacy pregnancies do not typically cause long-term fertility issues.
Usually yes. Surrogates and Intended Parents are encouraged to form a supportive, respectful relationship and may communicate regularly throughout the journey.
Screening includes medical history review, physical exams, ultrasounds, infectious disease testing, psychological evaluation, and sometimes partner counselling for emotional preparation.
Most surrogates take fertility medications such as estrogen and progesterone before embryo transfer to prepare the uterine lining. A nurse carefully explains the schedule and usage.
Some travel may be required for initial screening and embryo transfer, depending on your location and the fertility clinic. Travel costs are reimbursed.
Yes. Independent legal contracts protect both the surrogate and Intended Parents. Each party has their own lawyer to ensure rights and expectations are clear before medical procedures begin.
Absolutely. Surrogacy in Canada is inclusive, and surrogates can choose to help single parents, heterosexual couples, and LGBTQ+ families.
Failed transfers are common. If medically appropriate, another transfer can be attempted after cycle review. Emotional support and counseling are available.
Yes. Surrogates are matched based on shared values, expectations, and comfort. You always have the right to decline a match.
Recovery is similar to any birth. Vaginal birth recovery may take 4–6 weeks; C-section recovery can be 6–12 weeks. Medical care continues until cleared.
You can withdraw from the process at any point before pregnancy. Once pregnant, decisions follow ethical and legal guidelines and should be discussed with your legal and medical teams.
Partners or support persons may participate in psychological discussions to ensure everyone is prepared for the journey.
After birth, the baby goes immediately to the Intended Parents. Surrogates often stay connected and receive updates depending on the agreed level of post-birth communication.
Usually no, but some Intended Parents request colostrum pumping or short-term breast milk pumping. This must be agreed upon in advance and is reimbursable.
International Intended Parents regularly work with Canadian surrogates. Legal and citizenship processes are carefully managed, and you are supported throughout.
Yes. Many surrogates complete two or more journeys if medically approved and emotionally ready.
The first step is submitting an application on our website. We’ll review your eligibility, schedule an introductory call, and guide you through screening and matching.
Support a family. Feel empowered. Experience an incredible journey.
Egg donation is a process where a woman (the egg donor) provides one or several eggs (also known as oocytes) for purposes of assisted reproduction, with the eggs being fertilized in the laboratory. Once fertilized, the resulting embryos are transferred to the recipient’s uterus to initiate a pregnancy, or they can be cryopreserved (frozen) for future use.