# Expert-guided gestational surrogacy support

Trusted resources for navigating the financial, legal, and emotional sides of surrogacy.

Blake and Drew

Carrot members

## Surrogacy by the numbers

- **37%** Canadian intended parents using a gestational surrogate are same-sex male couples or single men.
- **4%** of employer-sponsored funds at Carrot are used towards gestational surrogacy expenses.
- **96%** of Carrot customers offer financial coverage for gestational surrogacy to their employees.

## All about gestational surrogacy

### Finding a gestational carrier
In gestational surrogacy, an intended parent or parents work with a person who carries a pregnancy for them.

### Creating embryos
Embryos are created using genetic material from the intended parent(s) or a donor and then transferred to a gestational carrier through an embryo transfer after in vitro fertilization (IVF).

### Why gestational surrogacy
Surrogacy is an important option for people experiencing infertility, single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and others unable to carry a pregnancy.

## Surrogacy laws in Canada
Altruistic surrogacy is legal in Canada, so Carrot Experts help members navigate the complex local laws, requirements, and cross-border care options while guiding them to trustworthy agencies and legal support.

## Surrogacy support at Carrot — we go there with you

1. [**1:1 guidance** from Carrot Experts every step of the way](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/gestational-surrogacy#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-0) 
2. [**Comprehensive, global network** of 3.4K+ agencies and attorneys](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/gestational-surrogacy#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1) 
3. [**Accessible payment options** with the Carrot Card](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/gestational-surrogacy#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-2)

## Learn more about the journeys Carrot supports

### Fertility
Carrot prioritizes inclusive and cost-effective fertility care through at-home testing, IVF, IUI, and fertility preservation.
[Learn more](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/fertility)

### Adoption
From prenatal to postpartum, Carrot provides world-class resources, support, and education that improve health outcomes, lowers healthcare costs, and helps employees navigate life changes.
[Learn more](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/adoption)

### Pregnancy and postpartum
When IVF is the right option, Carrot prioritizes safe and cost-effective pregnancies. By promoting single embryo transfers, Carrot decreases risks and drives healthier outcomes.
[Learn more](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/pregnancy)

### Parenting
Carrot provides robust support for all ways people pursue parenthood, including guidance to vetted adoption agencies and legal partners.
[Learn more](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/parenting-return-to-work)

### Menopause
For accessible menopause support during life's busiest moments, Carrot helps members navigate treatment options and resources when members need it most.
[Learn more](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/menopause)

### Men’s health
Hormonal health is a lifelong journey for every gender, and Carrot is here every step of the way. With our age-inclusive men's health support, no employee is left behind.
[Learn more](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/journey/mens-health)

## Make surrogacy support part of your benefit offerings
Bring expert guidance for a complex journey to your organization.
[Get Carrot](https://web.get-carrot.com/en-ca/contact-us)