By Danica Todd Most intended parents are travelling to their surrogates' home location around the time of delivery. Some necessary baby items are big, bulky, and not ideal to travel with, especially for International IPs. Here are some things to consider: Formula: Formula may be confiscated at the airport from travellers without a baby. To avoid this, we suggest shipping your formula to your surrogate, local JA staff, or a local friend in advance of your arrival. If you plan to use a Canadian brand of formula, you may be able to pick it up upon arrival from a local shop. In this case ..read more

  Meet Alex and Matthieu. They live in Ceyrat, France where Alex works in hospitality, and Matthieu as a Pharmacist. They have been together for 3 years and are ready to begin building their beautiful family with the help of a very special woman. “The most important thing for us is to share and live every step of the pregnancy with our surrogate - transfer, ultrasound, birth...everything possible. She will be a huge part of our lives, so we want to share everything possible with her.” - Alex and Matthieu, Intended Fathers You could be the one to help this incredible couple. View their pro ..read more

  Building a family as an international same-sex couple can be a long and challenging process to navigate. This path to parenthood is not spoken of often, leaving many unaware of the extensive steps involved. Through this blog, intended fathers Cedric and Nicolas aim to shed light on the struggles and triumphs experienced during their journey into the world of surrogacy. Whether you are looking to explore the idea of starting a family through surrogacy or are simply curious about what that journey looks like, this blog offers great insights into the various aspects of family-building for ..read more

  You know your child(ren) best. Teaching them about surrogacy, and why it is so important, is going to look different for every family. You would be surprised how much children actually understand when you’re just clear and honest with them. Tell them about why you want to become a surrogate. Tell them about your intended parents and specifically why they can’t have a baby without help. Tell your child(ren) about why they are so important in your life and how you want others to be able to experience the joy of having children. A valuable resource in these discussions is the variety of b ..read more

  Last Saturday, February 24th, our team had the honour of gathering in person with numerous members of our surrogacy community. Women from across Alberta came together in Calgary, along with their families, to connect, share stories, and discuss all things surrogacy. One of the cornerstones of our agency is its focus on community. Belonging to a community is important in life, it offers us a chance to feel a part of something greater. For moms, this sense of togetherness can be a lifeline in a world that can sometimes feel quite lonely. When it comes to surrogacy, we know that importance ..read more

  by Jose Manuel In the world of surrogacy, I’m just another traveller looking for his dream. My journey started two years ago. As a gay individual, there are many challenges to face when it comes to building a family. In my case, family is the foundation of my life. I have wonderful parents, and a sister who is the best gift they could have given me. I have always dreamed of transmitting all that love, of helping a person live, grow and be happy. My work as a surgeon has developed a passion for humanitarian cooperation. During my trips to Africa, I've had the opportunity to visit many o ..read more

  As with any pregnancy, there are associated risks. There is often a lot of worry around this from our partners. Explain to them your understanding of the process and the capabilities of your own body. Encourage them to take part in your calls with our Surrogate Support team or to speak one-on-one with our Surrogate Partner Support worker. These are great opportunities for partners to ask questions and voice concerns. Your partner should be as informed about the process as you are - they will be a big part of your journey. Not only are they required to go through the screening process a ..read more

  Meet Ludovic and Raphael. They live near Strasbourg, France where both of them work for Pharmaceutical companies. They met 13 years ago when a friend invited them both to her place and have now been married for 6 years. They can't wait to start a family of their own! "We are looking for a process that would be as close as possible to a natural process, with human driven choices that would be ethical and responsible. We would like to create a strong bond with the surrogate mother to accompany her as much as she would be accompanying us through this journey, and to keep this relationship ..read more

  Meet Alexandre and Jeremie. They live near Paris France where Alexandre is a College Principal and Jeremie is a Social Worker Team Manager. They met on a website 17 years ago and got married in 2016! They can't wait to welcome a child! "Becoming parents has been a dream we've had since we first met. It's the culmination of our love story. At one point, this dream seemed impossible for us, as we were children when we realized we were gay. Thanks to surrogacy, we now believe that this dream can finally come true. Our life experiences and all the families we have around us showed us how wo ..read more

  Meet Cody and Bilhan. They live in Victoria BC where Bilhan works as an Employment Assistance Officer/Public Servant and Cody is a Social Worker/Director. They met in Victoria in the Summer of 2017 during Bilhan's training with the Canadian Navy. Cody offered to take Bilhan around for a tour of Victoria. They had nice time and meaningful conversations during Bilhan's stay in Victoria. When it came time for Bilhan to leave at the end of Summer Cody invited Bilhan to stay in Victoria. The rest is history. They've been together 6+ years and can't wait to start their family! "We are a happy ..read more