Information on Becoming a Surrogate

*  We do accept applications from those who reside outside of Canada.

Our criteria for ideal surrogate mothers that apply to our program.  If you are unsure about anything listed below please feel free to contact us for more information. 

- Have had a least 1 child and have custody of child(ren).
- Be between the ages of 21-40.
- No history of serious pregnancy/delivery/post partum complications.
- No history of premature birth. (For singleton, born by at least 38 weeks and for twins, born by at least 36 weeks).
- Be in excellent physical and mental health.
- Must not be on government assistance. (You should be financially secure).
- No criminal history. (Must be willing to provide a criminal background check).
- Must be willing (along with partner) to undergo psychological & medical assessments and willing to provide all medical history.
- No tattoo's/piercings within the last 6 months.
- Must reside in a stable residence and not planning on leaving the country.
- Married or in a stable relationship.
- Have a good support system. (Partner, friends, family that are supportive of your surrogacy journey).
- No history of depression or other psychiatric disorders.
- Have a positive outlook on life, considerate of others, compassionate, good communicator and caring.
- Willing to have repeated bloodwork.
- Willing to take IVF medications (both oral and subcutaneous/intramuscular injections of hormones).
- Willing to have invasive medical procedures (sonohysterograms/hysterosalpingograms/endometrial biopsies/IVF transfers/amniocentesis etc).
- Willing to travel to fertility clinics, lawyers, doctor's/ultrasound appointments.
- Take time away from your employer and family for surrogacy (appointments, bedrest, birth, post partum).
- Confidence in fulfilling surrogacy agreement by knowing wholeheartedly that this is the right decision for you and you can confidently say that you would have no issues with relinquishing the child(ren) you have carried at birth.
- No abuse of drugs/alcohol either currently or for at least 1-3 years.
- Non-smoker or willing to abstain before and during the pregnancy.
- Preferably height/weight proportionate.
- Enjoy being pregnant!

Getting Started:

1. Contact Surrogacy in Canada Online to request an application form (you may also download the surrogate mother application to be completed and mailed).

2. Complete your application and mail it back to Surrogacy in Canada Online. (As part of the application you must include a copy of a valid driver's licence and health card for you and your partner as well as 1 or 2 photos).

3. You will be contacted by Surrogacy in Canada Online for an initial assessment either by phone or in person.

4. Once your application has been approved your profile will be made available for Intended Parents to review. You will also be able to view profiles (either online or mailed to you) at no cost and you may contact Surrogacy in Canada Online anytime with any of your questions and/or concerns.