{"id":3034,"date":"2025-07-02T06:18:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.awaikenthemes.com\/ferlix\/women-health\/?page_id=3034"},"modified":"2026-03-27T21:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:23:44","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.truematchsurrogacy.ca\/pa\/home\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3034\" class=\"elementor elementor-3034\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec146a gradient-bg-metal e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ec146a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52313c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52313c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eb11d0 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-style-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4eb11d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3477965 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-ferlix-breadcrumb\" data-id=\"3477965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"ferlix-breadcrumb.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb-trail breadcrumbs\"><ol class=\"trail-items\"><li class=\"trail-item trail-end\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truematchsurrogacy.ca\/pa\/\" rel=\"home\"><span>Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee00f3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee00f3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357b092 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"357b092\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23fbcd e-con-full sticky-column e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b23fbcd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375b216 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"375b216\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e35e84c page-catagery-list elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"e35e84c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The Basics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Surrogates<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Intended Parents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Did you know?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16104dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16104dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5251e69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5251e69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"faq-1\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65308a4 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-style-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65308a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Basics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff6adb9 faq-accordion-metal elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"ff6adb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a05e2f5013f0\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-ff6adb9\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4bf55316a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f5013f0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f5013f0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What services are included in your program?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-ff6adb9\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f5013f0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>We provide a platform for surrogates and intended parents to connect and explore potential matches. Our program includes surrogate pre-screening and criminal record checks, access to educational resources, referrals to trusted professionals and coordination as needed, comprehensive expense management, and ongoing case support throughout the entire journey.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-ff6adb9\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f5013f0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f5013f0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How are costs and surrogate expenses managed?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-ff6adb9\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f5013f0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Once intended parents sign a contract to work with us, a Seed Trust account is established in their name. In accordance with the contract terms, the agency fee and a $2,500 refundable deposit are transferred to this account. After a match is confirmed and the surrogacy contract is signed, it is uploaded to your secure portal. We then reimburse expenses in line with the contract, collecting the receipts monthly and arranging reimbursement via wire transfer. Intended parents have 24\/7 access to the portal to view account activity and documentation at any time.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-ff6adb9\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f5013f0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f5013f0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How do you communicate with clients?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-ff6adb9\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f5013f0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>For inquiries about joining our agency, we can be reached toll-free at 1-800-546-1820 or by email at hello@truematchsurrogacy.ca. We recognize that our clients are located across different time zones and have individual communication preferences. Surrogates may connect with their coordinator by text, phone, or email, and we work with intended parents using the platform that best suits their needs.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-ff6adb9\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-a700a896a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-a700a896a05e2f5013f0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f5013f0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Why work with an agency instead of pursuing an independent journey?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-ff6adb9\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f5013f0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Working with an agency provides structure, guidance, and support throughout a complex process. Agencies help screen and prepare surrogates, coordinate medical and legal steps, manage expenses, and ensure clear communication between everyone involved. While independent journeys can be successful, they require significant time, knowledge, and coordination from both parties, and it is important to be mindful of potential scams when proceeding without professional oversight.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-ff6adb9\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d2189d36a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f5013f0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f5013f0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What experience does your team have with Canadian surrogacy law and clinics?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f5013f0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-ff6adb9\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f5013f0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Our team offers firsthand expertise in supporting international intended parents through the complexities of surrogacy, and in partnering with a range of fertility clinics across Canada.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af27d86 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af27d86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"faq-2\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef8c55 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-style-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fef8c55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surrogates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0141bea faq-accordion-metal elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"0141bea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a05e2f50a193\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-0141bea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4bf55316a05e2f50a193\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f50a193\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f50a193\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I be a surrogate if I\u2019m not certain I\u2019m finished having my own children?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f50a193\" class=\"show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-0141bea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f50a193\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Like any pregnancy, surrogacy involves medical risks, and in rare cases complications could affect your ability to have more children in the future. For this reason, it\u2019s important to feel comfortable with the possibility of not expanding your own family before deciding to become a surrogate. We encourage you to discuss these risks with your physician or fertility clinic so you can make an informed and confident decision that feels right for you.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-0141bea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f50a193\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f50a193\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f50a193\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What if my partner isn\u2019t supportive of my decision to be a surrogate? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f50a193\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-0141bea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f50a193\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Your partner must be willing to go through this process with you, including medical and psychological assessments and the legal requirements. Their emotional and physical support is essential throughout this journey.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-0141bea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f50a193\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f50a193\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f50a193\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I get to choose the intended parent(s) I match with? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f50a193\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-0141bea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f50a193\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Absolutely. We take the time to understand what matters most to you in a match, and you always have the final decision about who feels right. If none of our current intended parent(s) are a good fit, we\u2019ll actively look for the right match based on your preferences to help you find your true match.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-0141bea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-a700a896a05e2f50a193\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-a700a896a05e2f50a193\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f50a193\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I bring my partner or a support person to my medical screening and appointments?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f50a193\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-0141bea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f50a193\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, you can. Typically, intended parent(s) reimburse expenses related to medical appointments, such as travel, lost wages, meals, and childcare. All of this is clearly outlined in your contract, so everyone knows what to expect.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-0141bea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d2189d36a05e2f50a193\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f50a193\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f50a193\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What types of medications will I need to take as a part of this process?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f50a193\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-0141bea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f50a193\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Birth control or Lupron shots are used to regulate and schedule your cycle. Estrogen (pills, patches, or injections) prepares the uterine lining for transfer. Progesterone\u2014via injections, suppositories, or capsules\u2014is essential for supporting a healthy pregnancy. Low-dose aspirin may be included to optimize your results.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3575e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3575e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"faq-3\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1449c1e at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-style-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1449c1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Intended Parents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-095041f faq-accordion-metal elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"095041f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a05e2f51158c\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-095041f\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4bf55316a05e2f51158c\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f51158c\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f51158c\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What motivates someone to become a surrogate?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f51158c\" class=\"show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-095041f\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f51158c\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>At the heart of every surrogate\u2019s decision to undertake this journey is compassion. The path that leads someone to surrogacy is often deeply personal and unique. Many surrogates have witnessed the challenges of infertility through someone they know, while others are inspired by the joy they experienced in building their own families and wish to offer that same opportunity to others. Above all, surrogates are motivated by a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of intended parents.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-095041f\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f51158c\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f51158c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f51158c\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How does matching work?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f51158c\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-095041f\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f51158c\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Our team works with you to identify your priorities and create a personalized profile. This profile is shared across social media and with surrogates in our program, while you review current surrogate profiles. Both intended parents and surrogates have complete choice in selecting their match.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-095041f\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f51158c\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f51158c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f51158c\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long will it take me to find a match?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f51158c\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-095041f\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f51158c\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Timing can vary depending on your matching criteria and other individual factors. We strongly recommend having embryos created prior to beginning the search for a surrogate, as this can influence a surrogate\u2019s decision to move forward and may impact matching opportunities.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-095041f\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-a700a896a05e2f51158c\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-a700a896a05e2f51158c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f51158c\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do you assist with egg or embryo donation?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f51158c\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-095041f\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f51158c\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>While we do not offer these services directly, we are happy to refer you to reputable Canadian egg and embryo donation providers.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-095041f\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d2189d36a05e2f51158c\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f51158c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f51158c\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can you provide referrals for a qualified psychologist and fertility clinic?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f51158c\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-095041f\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f51158c\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, we would be happy to provide a list of psychologists and fertility clinics in your area. You may also choose to self-refer at any time.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b014e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69b014e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"faq-4\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-899bc7d at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-style-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"899bc7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Did You Know?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42fa02 faq-accordion-metal elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"f42fa02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a05e2f517ef0\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-f42fa02\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4bf55316a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f517ef0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f517ef0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do surrogates have a relationship with the baby after birth?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4bf55316a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-f42fa02\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f517ef0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The level of contact after birth is based on the preferences of both the surrogate and the intended parents. Many maintain a warm, ongoing relationship, while others choose more limited communication. These expectations are discussed early and outlined in the legal agreement, so everyone feels comfortable and respected.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-f42fa02\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f517ef0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f517ef0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Embryos can be created outside or inside Canada<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ba4db8c6a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-f42fa02\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f517ef0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Intended parents may use embryos created in their home country or work with Canadian fertility clinics to create embryos locally. Clinics will coordinate medical records and regulatory requirements to safely facilitate cross-border treatment.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-f42fa02\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f517ef0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f517ef0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">International intended parents are welcome in Canadian surrogacy<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-da7b6a56a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-f42fa02\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f517ef0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Canada allows intended parents from around the world to pursue surrogacy here. There are no citizenship or residency requirements to work with a Canadian surrogate, and many families choose Canada because of its supportive legal framework and high standard of medical care.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-f42fa02\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-a700a896a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-a700a896a05e2f517ef0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f517ef0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What kind of support is available to surrogates?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-a700a896a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-f42fa02\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f517ef0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Surrogates are supported by experienced professionals throughout the process, including medical teams, counsellors, and legal advisors. Many programs also provide peer support and ongoing guidance to ensure surrogates feel informed, valued, and cared for at every stage.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-f42fa02\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d2189d36a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f517ef0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f517ef0\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does the surrogacy process usually take?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-cross\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d2189d36a05e2f517ef0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-f42fa02\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a05e2f517ef0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Timelines vary based on matching preferences, medical readiness, and clinic schedules. 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