About Us
Our Story: Built on Lived Experience and Ethical Care
Founded by a former surrogate and intended parent, Embrace Surrogacy brings lived experience to Canadian surrogacy.
Our Story
The Embrace Story
Embrace Surrogacy was founded on a simple belief: surrogacy should be a relationship, not a transaction.
Our founders—a former intended parent and a former Canadian surrogate—met within the world of surrogacy and saw a need for something different. They witnessed both the profound joy of building families and the complexity of navigating medical systems, legal requirements, and emotional journeys without truly understanding both sides of the experience.
Together, they created Embrace Surrogacy to be the agency they wished they'd had: compassionate, transparent, knowledgeable, and grounded in the reality of what surrogacy actually feels like.
Since then, we've guided hundreds of intended parents and Canadian surrogates through their journeys. Every match, every pregnancy, every birth has reinforced why we do this work.
Our Values
What Guides Us Every Day
Integrity Above All
We are transparent about costs, timelines, processes, and challenges. No hidden fees. No overselling. Just honest guidance rooted in lived experience.
Support at Every Step
Surrogacy is complex—medically, legally, and emotionally. Our role is to guide you through every stage with expertise, resources, and a team that cares about your wellbeing.
Altruistic Canadian Surrogacy
We embrace Canada's altruistic surrogacy model. Compensation for care and expenses—not for the pregnancy itself—keeps the focus on creating family, not profit.
Respect for All Involved
Whether you're an intended parent, a Canadian surrogate, an egg donor, or a partner in this journey, you deserve respect, autonomy, and a voice in your own story.
Inclusive Families
Love and the desire for family transcend boundaries. We welcome intended parents of all backgrounds, orientations, and family structures.
What Guides Us Every Day
Our Values
Lived Experience
Our founders have been in your shoes—as an intended parent and as a surrogate. We don't just know about surrogacy; we've lived it.
Canadian Focus
We specialize in altruistic Canadian surrogacy and understand the unique legal, medical, and emotional landscape of building families in Canada.
Personalized Approach
No cookie-cutter matches. We take time to understand your values, preferences, and needs—then thoughtfully pair you with someone aligned with your vision.
Comprehensive Support
Medical coordination, legal guidance, emotional support, and ongoing communication. We manage the complexity so you can focus on the joy.
Proven Success
Our track record speaks for itself. See what intended parents and surrogates have to say about their Embrace Surrogacy experience.
Testimonials
Stories from Our Families
"Embrace Surrogacy gave us the family we had been dreaming of. The matching process was incredibly thoughtful—they truly understood what we were looking for and paired us with an amazing surrogate. We felt supported at every step."
Sarah & Michael
Intended Parents
"Being a surrogate through Embrace was the most rewarding experience of my life. They treated me with so much respect and made sure I always felt in control of my own decisions. I never once felt like just a number."
Jessica
Canadian Surrogate
"As a same-sex couple, we were nervous about the process. Embrace made us feel completely welcome from day one. They handled everything with such care, and the relationship we built with our surrogate is one we'll treasure forever."
David & James
Intended Parents
Ready to begin your Canadian surrogacy journey?
Learn more about our services for intended parents, our surrogate program, or egg donation. Every path is unique. Let's find yours.