What is a Surrogate?

A surrogate carries a baby for another family—most commonly through gestational surrogacy, meaning the baby is not biologically yours. You carry not just a child, but the dreams of hopeful parents who otherwise couldn’t grow their family.

Why Do People Become Surrogates?

Surrogates often say it’s one of the most meaningful things they’ve ever done. Here's why people like you choose to become surrogates:

• To help others experience the joy of parenthood.

• To be part of something bigger—a life-changing journey for someone else.

• To feel empowered and appreciated for a beautiful act of kindness.

Surrogacy in Canada: Ethical, Altruistic, and Protected

• You’re not paid—you’re reimbursed. Canadian law supports altruistic surrogacy: you can’t profit, but will be fully covered for all pregnancy-related expenses—medical, childcare, travel, lost wages, and more

• Legal agreements keep you safe. You’ll have your own independent lawyer upfront—paid by hopeful parents.

• You choose your match. We intentionally work with smaller caseloads to give you full attention, more choice, and deeper support

• We’re with you, every step. From intake to postpartum, you’ll have trauma-informed emotional care, clear communication, and a tight-knit community

Why Willow Roots?

Because we’ve been where you are. We’ve carried, coordinated, supported—and we’ve built a different kind of surrogacy experience:

• Personal care: small caseloads, big hearts

• Ethical clarity: honesty, integrity, transparency

• Experienced leaders: Our founders are surrogates, parents, and industry veterans

• Full-spectrum support: legal, medical, financial, emotional—and always respectful

Your Voice. Your Journey.

Every decision is yours—who you match with, how you communicate, and how the journey moves forward. We walk with you—never pushing.