The Proud Fertility Team works hard to spread the word about surrogacy and egg donation in Canada. We reach out to news and media outlets to normalize infertility and create awareness. We want the world to know we’re proud!
Scarry Mommy: When I Became A Single Dad By Surrogacy, My Friends Called Me Selfish
When I began my journey to fatherhood via surrogacy, I never imagined the backlash I’d experience from people that I thought were my friends.
Ideas and Stuff: Nathan Chan | Proud Fertility Podcast
Managing Director Nathan Chan shares his story to meeting his daughter, and gives advice to those who is considering surrogacy and egg donation on this podcast.
CBC News: Calgary man becomes single dad through surrogacy after 8-year quest
After eight years of challenges and struggles, Managing Director and Intended Parent Nathan Chan meets his rainbow baby, Nanette. CBC covers the Naming Ceremony.
Lynn Martin: Surrogacy interview with Nathan Chan
Proud Intended Parent Nathan Chan addresses concerns on pursuing parenthood by choice through surrogacy, including how the surrogate-future parent relationship works, and why women choose to come forward to help those who can’t achieve a family.
Single mom from Chilliwack gives the gift of family to man from Spain
Proud Surrogate Kara Erickson selflessly gives the gift of parenthood to a single gay man from Spain. This is a beautiful story of a single mother helping a single father!
The Star: Becoming a single dad isn't easy - Ask Nathan Chan
Managing Director Nathan Chan shares about his challenging journey to parenthood through egg donation and surrogacy with The Star. Proud Fertility believes everyone deserves the chance to become a parent.
Men's Health: This Single Dad Lost 40 Pounds in 8 Months to Get Healthy For His Baby
What an honor to be featured by the world’s most prominent men’s magazine! Proud Fertility’s Nathan Chan wanted to become a dad, but he didn’t have a partner. So he decided to do it himself.
HuffPost: Moving Past The Stigma Of Surrogacy In Canada
Written by Proud Fertility Managing Director Nathan Chan, “Times have changed and, as a society, we have become more open to the diversity of how families are formed.”
Global News: Alberta man becomes single dad by choice after 8-year surrogacy journey
“Nathan Chan, 33, welcomed his baby daughter, Nanette, into the world in May 2018 following an eight-year journey, which included six surrogate mothers.”
Global News: New Canadian surrogate rules: What’s being proposed?
“I really wanted to create a ripple in the world — just a little act of kindness that might one day pass on to somebody else and somebody else — all because I helped a family have a baby,” says Proud Fertility Surrogate, Carmen Fuller.
CBC Radio: Proud Fertility Interview in St. Johns, Newfoundland
Proud Fertility works to dispell myths and misconceptions about the taboo topic of infertility and surrogacy in Canada.
City News: The complicated process around being a surrogate
The process of becoming a surrogate or having a child through surrogacy can be long but is rewarding.
CBC News: Surrogate mothers, egg donors recruited in N.L.
Local women say they are interested in helping others build a family.
Cochrane Now: Wanting a Family
For those who want a family but are unable due to a variety of reasons, the idea of surrogacy or egg donorship may be appealing.
Energetic City: Canadian surrogacy parenthood advocate to visit Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
Proud Fertility visiting Fort St. John and Dawson Creek to help dispel some of the myths associated with infertility.
Matterhorn PR: Exploring the Options for Starting a Family
Proud Fertility visited St John for a presentation at the Memorial School of Nursing and hosted a get-together conversation at Rocket Bakery yesterday.
International Examiner: Infertility | Overcoming stigma in the Asian American community
International Examiner connected with Annie Kuo to discuss infertility’s stigma in the Asian American community.
Birth Issues: Current Options in Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting
Proud Fertility’s Nathan Chan writes about how Surrogates and other birthing people are being empowered to improve their birthing experiences.
International Examiner: Infertility | Overcoming stigma in the Asian American community
International Examiner connected with Annie Kuo to discuss infertility’s stigma in the Asian American community.
Family Matters | A single dad and his road to parenthood and surrogacy laws in Canada
Listen to an extended podcast interview with Nathan Chan about how it took him a village to create his beautiful daughter.
CBC News: Rothesay woman overwhelmed by response to call for surrogate
Proud Fertility comments that every gestational carrier’s needs are different and stakeholders need to be cognizant of this.
Today's Parent: Would you let your daughter be a surrogate?
Although Nathan is not a stranger to offensive remarks, this one really hit Nathan Chan in the heart. Thus, he crafted a response.