Third Party Reproduction at TRIO
Building a family looks different for everyone. For many, the path to parenthood involves the incredible gift of third-party reproduction—whether that’s through donor eggs, donor sperm, or the help of a gestational carrier (surrogacy).
In this video, we break down exactly how TRIO’s Third-Party Program works, the rigorous Health Canada safety standards we follow, and how our dedicated coordinators support you through every medical, legal, and emotional step.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- What is Third-Party Reproduction? An overview of donor and gestational carrier options.
- TRIO’s Services: From known and anonymous donors to embryo donation and surrogacy.
- The Screening Process: A deep dive into Health Canada regulations, including medical exams, genetic testing, and psychological counselling.
- Working with Banks vs. Known Donors: How we facilitate the process whether you are using an egg/sperm bank or a friend/family member.
- Gestational Carrier Requirements: The health and history standards for surrogates in Canada.
- Timelines & Next Steps: What to expect from your initial referral to starting your treatment cycle.
Timestamps:
0:00 – What is Third-Party Reproduction?
0:45 – Services offered at TRIO
1:20 – Screening & Health Canada Regulations
2:45 – Using Egg & Sperm Banks (Guarantees & Packages)
3:50 – Gestational Carrier (Surrogacy) Requirements
5:10 – The Process: From Referral to Legal Agreements
7:30 – Known Donor Timelines (Fresh vs. Frozen)
9:15 – How long does the process take?