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Fertility Glossary

Reciprocal IVF

One partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy.

Donor treatment & family building

Also called shared motherhood or co-IVF, this route lets both partners take a physical role. It requires IVF rather than insemination, so it costs more, and parentage paperwork depends on your province.

Also known as: shared motherhood, co-IVF, partner IVF

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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