How to Choose a Surrogacy Clinic in Toronto: A Practical Guide for Intended Parents

By Meivys Garcia MD | October 7, 2026

Let’s get real for a minute. Choosing a surrogacy clinic in Toronto isn’t like picking a family doctor. It’s a life-changing, high-stakes decision. It’s emotional. It’s complex. And if you’ve spent more than five minutes searching online, you already know how overwhelming it gets. Here’s the thing: unlike standard fertility treatments, surrogacy isn’t just about…

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Donor Egg Guide: Using donor egg in Canada

By Marta Wais MD | August 15, 2026

An interview with Stefanie, Donor and Surrogacy Program at Markham Fertility Centre   What is an egg donor?  An egg donor is a person who provides their eggs to assist individuals or couples in achieving pregnancy through assisted reproductive techniques. Egg donation is commonly used when intended parents are unable to use their own eggs due…

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Embryo adoption through Beginnings private adoption agency in Canada

By Marta Wais MD | August 15, 2026

An interview with Beginnings Family Services On Episode 32 of My Fertility Podcast we explored the transformative world of embryo adoption with Elaine and Julia from Beginnings private adoption agency in Ontario. As the only agency in Canada offering this unique program, Beginnings has been a pioneer in helping families grow through embryo donation and…

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Fertility Clinic Toronto: OHIP Coverage, Costs & How to Choose (2026)

By Salina Kanji MD | September 3, 2025

Fertility Clinic Toronto: What OHIP Covers and What It Doesn’t Cover Fertility services are increasingly in demand in the Toronto area, driven by shifting demographics, rising infertility rates, and growing awareness of available assisted reproductive technologies. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) —including in vitro fertilization (IVF) —additionally accounted for USD 374.3 million in market value in 2023, with…

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Fertility in Ontario: A 2026 Guide

By Marta Wais MD | August 16, 2025

Understanding fertility, infertility, available treatments, and Ontario funding from the experts What Is Fertility? Fertility refers to the natural ability to conceive a child through unassisted reproduction. In biological terms, it involves the regular production of healthy eggs and sperm, successful fertilization, and implantation of the embryo in the uterus.  For individuals and couples in…

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Fertility and Disabilities: 9 Things You Need to Know

By Daphne Chong MD | July 14, 2025

Part 6, Podium & Parenthood: Fertility & family planning webinar series Presented by Markham Fertility Centre in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO). Navigating fertility challenges is complex for anyone, but for individuals living with disabilities, the journey can come with unique considerations, additional barriers, and often overlooked possibilities. Thanks to advances in medicine, technology, and a…

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What are infertility treatments? Comparing your options for timed intercourse, IUI & IVF

By Marta Wais MD | July 13, 2025

Part 5, Podium & Parenthood: Fertility & family planning webinar series Updated September 27, 2026. Presented by Markham Fertility Centre in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO). Infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 couples in Canada (Government of Canada, 2021), making it one of the most common reproductive health challenges faced today. The emotional, physical, and…

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What is Third-Party Reproduction?: Egg donor, sperm donor, embryo donor & surrogacy or gestational carrier

By Marta Wais MD | July 12, 2025

Part 4, Podium & Parenthood: Fertility & family planning webinar series Presented by Markham Fertility Centre in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO). Third-party reproduction refers to fertility treatments in which a third person (someone other than the intended parent or parents) is involved in helping to conceive or carry a child. This option is becoming increasingly common for…

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