AART recognizes that for some individuals or couples using a gestational carrier will be necessary for them to achieve their dream of having a family. This means that the embryo provided by the intended parents is placed in the uterus of the gestational carrier, by way of a frozen embryo transfer. If a pregnancy results, the gestational carrier then carries the pregnancy to term. The gestational carrier makes no genetic contribution and provides only the uterus for the development of the baby. The baby is the responsibility of the intended parents upon birth.

Legal Considerations

We cannot accept gestational carriers who are paid for their involvement. According to the Regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, there can be no payment to gestational carriers above and beyond expenses incurred and/or loss of income as a result of being a carrier. The Regulations related to reimbursement of gestational carriers can be found here:.

Patients can access more information about these treatments on our patient portal.