Welcome To Our Newsletter
Leia Swanberg
Owner–CEO
If you are reading this Newsletter, then it means I owe you a huge Thank You for your continued support of CFC, and for your trusting us in helping us to build your family.This past year has been a busy one for us, welcoming our new Donor program, three new staff, as well as our daughter Laura, in February.We have been so blessed this year with many babies, and pregnancies, and are so excited for the year ahead.
I hope that you enjoy reading our newsletters, and would welcome any stories that you would like to contribute, as your experiences are such a blessing for us to share.Surrogates, Donors and Intended Parents are able to learn so much from each other, and what better forum to share your experiences.Please be sure to check us out on our Social Media platforms, as we often post updates to our program, as well as upcoming events that we are hosting, or attending.
Thanks again for choosing us to help you build your family.
Looking Forward to ***
Angie Campeau
Surrogacy Support worker
We at CFC are starting off *** with a BANG! We welcomed three babies within 48 hours of the new year.Three boys & one girl.I can't imagine a greater way to start the year off right.
This year is going to be full of growth for us as we welcome more and more intended parents and Surrogates into our tribe.Within the first two weeks of *** we matched 15 surrogates with intended parents and this is just the start of what is to come.
We look forward to walking these amazing journeys with you and helping you every step of the way.Over the next few weeks we are running a campaign to better help our surrogates and intended parents to connect so keep an eye on your inbox for emails on tips & tricks of how to better nourish and grow your relationship with each other.
Thank you for trusting us with this journey and please reach out to me if you ever have any questions.
Hope Spring Fertility Law™
Cindy R.Wasser
Barrister and Solicitor
Cindy is a former criminal defence lawyer, wife and mother.After years of struggling to have a baby, she and her husband, Chris, had their dreams realized twice with the help of an egg donor and two Gestational Carriers.
To learn more about Cindy’s journey to parenthood, see the below link to the February *** issue of Toronto Life magazine:
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Her extraordinary journey through the medical and legal world of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) led her to start her legal practice in the area of Fertility Law in ***
Cindy is now passionate about assisting Intended Parents realize their hopes and dreams of parenthood by offering her personal experience and professional expertise.Cindy has offered wise and thoughtful counsel to many of CFC’s Carriers and donors as well, in order to ensure that their acts of generosity also protect the interests of their own families.
Since the RCMP investigation into ART began in February *** Cindy has also provided legal advice to other lawyers practicing in fertility law, fertility medical practitioners and, fertility consultant agencies.She has lectured in the area of fertility law at medico-legal conferences and hospitals.Cindy is the only fertility lawyer in Canada with a criminal law background, who has been through the infertility journey.
If you wish to speak with Cindy for an overview of the legal process related to your anticipated journey, contact her office to arrange a free consultation.
She will be there for you every step of the way.
Cindy can be reached at:
Cindy R.Wasser
Barrister and Solicitor
Hope Springs Fertility Law™
58 Duplex Ave.
Toronto, On M59 2A4
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How A Doula Can Support Your Surrogacy Journey
Nici Shipway
Doula
Happy new year, wonderful surrogates and families.As promised, here is my first "ask a doula" post.
Having a doula support you through this sacred time is beneficial for all parties involved.Not only will a doula help educate you about childbirth and point you in the right directions for neutral information you may seek but also help you to feel empowered and confident about your upcoming labor and birth.She will stay with you for the entirety of your labor to support you emotionally and physically by using non medical teqniques such as massage, hip compression, counter pressure, acupressure, rebozo, hypnobirthing, etc.There have been studies showing incredible data on how a doula can change the outcome of your birth with far less intervention such as epidural and cesarean births, as well as shortining the length of labor.This is your birth.It should be a positive experience.For parents during the labor and birth the doula can explain to them any information that may concern them.As well as offering notional support.
A doula would be especially helpful for both sides in the postpartum period.There is physical and sometimes emotional healing that needs to happen on the surrogate mothers part and a doula would be an amazing support in this time.
For parents a doula can be a very helpful resource for when baby gets home.They know how to care for newborns and can show you if you are in any need of assistance.There is also an emotional aspect when your identity changes to be mommy or daddy.No matter how your baby came to you.That is also a transition that your doula can support you through.
If you have any questions please feel free to drop me an email.
***See you next month
We are quite excited to be launching our new sister company Sacred Surrogacy in the next few weeks.
Sacred Surrogacy is a new way to approach the selfless act of giving life to others.Through our online classes you will be able to approach all of your pregnancy experiences in a meaningful and personal way.These classes are innovative, deep and SACRED.This is what you deserve.You will feel Empowered, Beautiful, Special, Heard, Seen and Honoured.
Please like and share the Sacred Surrogacy page and watch for exciting news to come.
Vegetarian Ramen Noodle Soup
Prep time 30 minutes | Total time 30 minutes | Portion size 4 servings
An authentic bowl of ramen, the classic Japanese soup, requires a flavourful homemade stock.This quick
version hits the spot by mixing miso (fermented soybean) paste with store-bought vegetable broth.You'll find fresh ramen noodles in the refrigerated Asian section of your grocery store, but you can also use rice stick vermicelli (about 1/3 inch/ 3 mm wide).
Ingredients
2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg vegetable broth, *** mL)
*** g shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
4 tsp (18 mL) miso paste
2 tsp (10 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce
*** g fresh ramen noodles
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 strip (2 inches/5 cm wide) roasted seaweed, cut crosswise in 8 strips
Preparation
In saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook garlic until fragrant, 2 minutes.Add broth and 3 cups water; bring to boil.Add mushrooms; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.Stir in miso paste and soy sauce.
Meanwhile, in pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and divide among 4 large soup bowls.Top each with 2 egg halves.Ladle soup over top.Sprinkle with green onions and seaweed.
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