Surrogacy in Canada is rooted in compassion, connection, and the incredible strength of women who choose to give the gift of family. In this blog, I walk through how the process really works, step by step, heart first, and share what makes Canadian surrogacy unique. If you’ve ever wondered whether this path might be part of your story, this is where your questions start to find answers.

Ever wondered what the difference is between gestational and traditional surrogacy in Canada?
If you’ve felt that little pull toward helping another family or you’re curious about what surrogacy really looks like in Canada, this quick guide breaks down the two types of surrogacy in a simple, supportive way.

If you’ve ever thought, “Could I be a surrogate?” - this is the perfect place to start.

People often imagine surrogates as rare unicorns or angelic superheroes, but the truth is much more relatable. The ideal surrogate isn’t perfect, extraordinary, or superhuman. She’s a typical woman living a regular life, who happens to have a big heart, a love for pregnancy, and a desire to give back in a uniquely meaningful way.

Surrogacy is often described as the gift of carrying a child for someone else, but what many don’t realize is how much the surrogate herself receives in return. As a four-time surrogate, I’ve learned that this journey gives purpose, connection, sisterhood, and a kind of family that goes far beyond DNA. Here’s the truth behind the giving and receiving that happens on both sides of this life-changing experience.
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A simple painting gifted to someone I cared about taught me something profound—something that mirrors my entire experience as a surrogate. This is the story of how creation, intention, and giving from the heart connect two very different worlds… and why surrogacy has never felt like “giving away,” but instead, giving forward.

The Invisible Connection

He didn’t remember me.
It had been almost two years since I carried him for his dads, but when we met again, this shy, jet-lagged little boy crawled right under the table and snuggled beside me like he’d known me forever.

Something in him did know me.
My voice. My laugh. The rhythm of my heartbeat.

Those were the sounds that surrounded him before he ever took his first breath.

That moment reminded me that surrogacy isn’t just about science or contracts, it’s about invisible threads of connection, trust, and love that cross oceans and DNA.

When I told my mom I was becoming a surrogate, her first words were:

“Where did you hear such a stupid idea?”

It broke my heart, but it also taught me something powerful. Not everyone will understand your choices, and that’s okay. We don’t need universal approval to do something meaningful.

I went through an entire pregnancy that we just… didn’t talk about. The elephant in the room, sitting right beside us, but even without her full support, we still loved each other through it.

Because love doesn’t always look like agreement, sometimes, it just means showing up anyway.

Thinking About Becoming a Surrogate? Read This First.

When I first considered becoming a surrogate, I was excited and terrified.
Not because I doubted why I wanted to do it…
But because I didn’t know how to even begin.

The first question wasn’t “Can I do this?”
It was:

“How do I choose who I’ll help?”

Do you pick a couple close by or far away?
Same-sex or heterosexual?
First-time parents or someone hoping for one more miracle?

No one tells you that surrogacy isn’t just a medical journey, it’s an emotional matchmaking process.

My husband and I ended up choosing an international same-sex couple from Ireland. Why?

Not because they had the “best” profile.

Because something in my gut whispered - it’s them.

If you’re someone who’s thinking about becoming a surrogate, or secretly wishing you were brave enough to consider it, I want you to know this:

• You don’t have to have all the answers.

• You will find the right family.

• And you will just know when it feels right.

Surrogacy is not about perfection, it’s about connection, courage, and heart.

When a close friend told me she was becoming a surrogate, something in me lit up. I’d always loved being pregnant. The peace, the strength, the miracle of it all and I knew deep down, this was something I was meant to do.

Now, after four surrogacy journeys, I can say it’s one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done. Watching parents hold their baby for the first time, a baby they once thought they might never have, it’s magic.

Surrogacy isn’t about “giving up” a baby.
It’s about giving the ultimate gift, the chance to become a parent.

If you’ve ever felt that tug to do something life-changing… maybe this is your sign.
Women supporting women. Families growing. Love multiplying.