This Guelph, Ont., couple is looking for a surrogate via social media after frustrating search – CBC
In Canada, it’s illegal to pay for surrogate services or to buy human sperm and eggs
Oct 15, 2024
Stephanie Craig and Mike Murphy of Guelph, Ont., are a pretty average couple.
They got married and bought a home together, and have been trying to grow their family since 2017 — but that’s been difficult.
Because of a medical condition, Craig was force to give birth prematurely in 2019 at 24 weeks. The baby died just 36 minutes after birth. After that, the couple tried in-vitro fertilization (IVF) but it didn’t work. Since then, they’ve been looking for a surrogate but there aren’t many available for their needs.
In July, the couple decided to create an Instagram page documenting their search and sharing their experience with others going through the same the same experience.
They also hoped the online profile might help them find their surrogate.
“We found out that we were likely going to have to go public with our search, and that’s scary, putting yourself out there,” Craig said.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/guelph-couple-surrogacy-social-media-1.7350230
