Resources
Need more information? Here are some helpful resources on third-party assisted reproduction and fertility for intended parents, surrogate mothers, egg, sperm and embryo donors and institutions.Acronyms and Terms
Must-Know Acronyms from the World of Fertility, Surrogacy and Donation.
A-Z List of Acronyms and Definitions
Associations, Societies and Networks
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): Education and research regarding the advancement of the art, science, and practice of reproductive medicine.
http://www.asrm.org
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society: Recognized Canadian multidisciplinary authority in reproductive science and medicine.
http://www.cfas.ca/
Fertility Matters: Educational material, support and assistance to individuals or couples who are experiencing the anguish of infertility.
http://fertilitymatters.ca/
Infertility Network: Information on Canadian assisted human reproduction and related issues.
http://www.infertilitynetwork.org/home
Resolve: The National Infertility Association (United States).
http://www.resolve.org/
Egg, Sperm and Embryo Donation
Beginnings Family Services: Faith-based pregnancy counseling, adoption services, infertility counseling and embryo donation services for clients of all ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations and walks of life.
http://www.beginnings.ca
Egg Helpers: Dedicated to helping you find the right donor to become your Egg Helper.
http://egghelpers.com/
ELITE IVF: A leading egg donation agency which has worked with leading fertility clinics to deliver cost effective IVF treatments in Canada, Europe, USA.
https://www.elite-ivf.com
Extraordinary Conceptions: An international agency that matches egg donors and surrogates with couples or individuals all over the world.
https://www.extraconceptions.com
Little Miracles: Offering a sophisticated, compassionate program which includes all management and coordination of your journey.
https://www.little-miracles.ca
Southwestern Ontario Donor Conception Support Network: Support group for parents raising children conceived via donor conception.
http://www.donorconception.com/index.html
ReproMed: Donor semen catalogue including both open-ID and anonymous donor specimens.
http://www.repromed.ca/sperm_donor_catalogue
We are Egg Donors: Self-advocacy group for egg donors around the world.
http://www.weareeggdonors.com
Family Building Through Surrogacy
ANU Fertility Consultants Ltd.: A full-service fertility consultancy working closely with intended parents to explore the range of options available to create a family.
www.surrogacyincanada.com
Canadian Fertility Consulting: A full service consulting firm dedicated to helping couples and individuals who have had difficulty or are unable to conceive.
http://fertilityconsultants.ca/
Canadian Surrogacy Community: Offering a unique and collaborative approach to meet the needs of surrogates, egg donors, and intended parents.
www.surrogacycommunity.ca
Canadian Surrogacy Options Inc.: Information on becoming a parent through surrogacy and on becoming a surrogate.
http://www.canadiansurrogacyoptions.com
ELITE IVF: A leading egg donation agency which has worked with leading fertility clinics to deliver cost effective IVF treatments in Canada, Europe, USA.
https://www.elite-ivf.com
Extraordinary Conceptions: An international agency that matches egg donors and surrogates with couples or individuals all over the world.
https://www.extraconceptions.com
Ontario Surrogacy Online Ltd.: Providing support and understanding to intended parents, surrogates and their families throughout their journeys.
http://surrogacyinfo.ca
Surrogacy in Canada Online: An online resource for surrogate mothers and intended parents.
http://www.surrogacy.ca
Fertility Clinics
Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health
http://www.anovafertility.com/
Astra Fertility Group
www.astrafertility.com
Create Fertility Centre
www.createivf.com
Fertility Ontario
www.fertilityontario.com
Hannam Fertility Centre
www.hannamfertility.com
IVF Canada & The LIFE Program
www.ivfcanada.com
London Health Sciences Centre
www.lhsc.on.ca
Markham Fertility Centre
https://markhamfertility.com/
Mount Sinai Centre for Fertility & Reproductive Health
www.mountsinai.on.ca/care/fertility
Nahal Fertility Program
www.nahalfertility.com
NewLife Fertility Centre
www.newlifefertility.com
Ottawa Fertility Centre
www.conceive.org
ReproMed: The Toronto Institute for Reproductive Medicine.
www.repromed.ca
TRIO Fertility
www.triofertility.com
Victory Reproductive Care
www.drvictory.com
Government, Legislation & Lobbyists
All Families are Equal Act, 2016 (Ontario)
http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=4176
Assisted Human Reproduction Act, 2004 (Canada)
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/a-13.4/
Conceivable Dreams: The OHIP for IVF Coalition.
www.conceivabledreams.ca
Expert Panel on Infertility and Adoption: Report on “Raising Expectations: Recommendations of the Expert Panel on Infertility and Adoption” (Ontario).
www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/infertility/index.aspx
GLAAD: Leading the conversation for LGBT equality, and changing the culture
www.glaad.org
Health Canada: Pregnancy & Fertility (Government of Canada).
www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/health-sante/pregnancy-grossesse/index-eng.php#a4
The Ally Coalition: Raising raise awareness and funds in support of LGBTQ equality (United States).
www.theallycoalition.org
Infertility Counselors
Amira Posner, MSW
http://fertilitymatters.ca/directory/listing/amira-posner-healing-infertility-counseling-and-support
Conceiving Wellness Counselling Service
http://www.conceivingwellness.com
Dara Roth Edney, MSW, RSW
http://informedfertility.ca/
Erica Berman, PhD, Health, Wellness & Infertility Counselling
http://ericaberman.ca
Healing Infertility Counseling and Support
http://www.healinginfertility.ca
Lila Hakim Ph.D., C.Psych., Fertility Counselling
http://www.oshawapsychologist.com/doctor-profiles/dr-lila-z-hakim
https://www.cfir.ca/TorontoPsychologists/Lila/DrLilaHakim.html
Sherry Dale, MSW, RSW, Infertility, Miscarriage and Other Reproductive Losses
http://www.sherrydale.ca
Intended Parents Support
Fortylicious: A forum for 40 year olds to meet others with common interests.
http://www.fortylicious.ca
Mommyish: Tired of “mommy blogs”? Read about the realities of parenting today with a tongue-in-check approach.
http://www.mommyish.com
Parents via Egg Donation (PVED): Information and support for parents and parents-to-be regarding all facets of the egg donation process.
http://www.pved.org
SingleParent.ca: Single mom or single dad? Here you will find help and resources on raising your child in Canada.
http://www.singleparent.ca
The Bump: Information for first-time parents on fertility, pregnancy, birth and babies.
http://www.thebump.com
LGBTQ Parenting
Gay Men Make Great Dads!: A Facebook community for gay men fighting for equal rights to adopt and share custody.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gay-Men-Make-Great-Dads/108350225855963
Lesbians Make Great Moms!: A Facebook community for lesbians fighting for equal rights to adopt and share custody.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lesbians-Make-Great-Moms/108098585877346
LGBT Fertility Journeys: Community support for members of the LGBT community who are trying to conceive.
http://www.lgbtfertilityjourneys.com
LGBTQ Parenting Network: Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer parenting.
http://lgbtqpn.ca
The 519 Church Street Community Centre: Programs and services that provide peer support, social, recreational, arts and cultural opportunities to local neighbors and LGBTQ communities.
http://www.the519.org