Olivia TaylorFor some couples, the path to parenthood can be challenging because of unexpected twists and turns, among which is the trouble of conceiving due to medical reasons.
Thankfully, countless fertility clinics provide treatments to achieve pregnancy, which is where we come in! This review is here to show that you’re not alone and to help you find the best fertility clinic in Ottawa for your and your partner’s needs.
We’ve made a list of criteria and listed down each entry’s respective pros and cons to help you weigh your options better. So if you’re eager to try the various family activities Ottawa offers, let’s get started!
What is the average cost of fertility clinics in Ottawa?
The average cost of fertility treatments in Ottawa ranges from 7,700 CAD to 11,000 CAD or more.
This depends on the treatment itself, the medications required, and the lab services.
1. Ottawa Fertility Centre
Treatments: Natural conception, ovarian stimulation and insemination, surrogacy
Location: 955 Green Valley Crescent #100, Ottawa, ON K2C 3V4, Canada
Contact: +1 613-686-3378
Business hours:
- Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Weekends: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
We included Ottawa Fertility Clinic because of its impressive selection of fertility treatments. It caters to just about every couple by offering treatments like egg donation, surrogacy, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and more.
We also appreciate how detailed they explain each of these treatments to help patients understand the process. For instance, they provide brief explanations of each process with IVF treatments like intracytoplasmic sperm injection and laser-assisted hatching.
The clinic is also equipped with the latest technology to do these treatments. Furthermore, it has comfortable facilities, leading to an overall welcoming and calming vibe.
We also appreciate how the clinic offers a care team that works seven days a week. These compassionate professionals do a great job of making patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their treatments.
The biggest downside we’ve heard from our interviewees is that they tend to be inconsistent with which doctors are assigned to each patient, which could lead to privacy issues. However, a representative stated that having different specialists work together helps optimise outcomes.
Really happy with every visit!
“Honestly surprised by some of the bad reviews here. We’ve had nothing but great service with the facility. Friendly, patient, and understanding nurses and staff. We’re finishing our tests this month so just starting off but I’ve been really happy with every visit!”
-Chloé, Google Review
Will definitely buy from them again!
“Had our first virtual consultation. The doctor we were assigned to was super friendly and respectful. There was 0 judgement and she made us feel comfortable. We are excited to start our journey.
Edit to add. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. WHITE and his team. He has made our dreams come true.
They have been amazing as far as communication, being there throughout the process, giving me reinsurance when I was feeling overwhelmed or upset, answering all our questions and being on top of my health and everything else.
I was told by my family doctor years ago it would be very hard for me to have kids and I’m basically not fertile due to my PCOS. My husband and I tried for 5 years! Right as I was about to give up, we tried one more doctor (Which was Dr.White).
After some testing, virtual conversations, and finding the right dosage of medication for me, we are thrilled to say we are pregnant with TWINS! We are so incredibly thrilled and can’t wait to meet our little twinkies all thanks to the OFC. Thank you again!“
-Steph Mercier, Google Review
2. Infertility & Reproductive Care
Treatments: Herbal medicine, acupuncture, laser acupuncture, clinical nutrition, hormone therapy
Location: 2599 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 7H7, Canada
Contact: +1 343-988-5801
Business hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Infertility & Reproductive Care opts for more traditional and alternative methods rather than your usual infertility treatments. These include laser acupuncture, hormone therapy, diet and lifestyle changes, herbal medicine and more.
Although we were sceptical at first, their official website does claim that their approaches are evidence-based. Moreover, we saw the success rates of their treatments based on how many couples online claimed how their lives changed after visiting Dr Singh.
Speaking of, Dr Singh is the biggest highlight of this clinic. His previous patients we spoke with have praised his compassion and dedication to helping couples towards parenthood.
Some patients even highlighted how their dietary lifestyle has changed all because of a recommendation from Dr Singh!
Of course, the main downside here is the lack of common infertility treatments like surrogacy and IVF, as they’re replaced with alternative and non-invasive practices. Furthermore, some people may not like that the clinic only features a single doctor.
They know their stuff well
“Been eyeing Brompton for a while. Overall, looking for the bike, and getting to know the spec/detail/option available was made easier with assistance from Casey.
Booked my bike through him, and Casey and Mick helped me a lot on the day of purchase. Overall, the experience was very good, much help received from them, and they know their stuff well.”
-Ahmad Jameran, Google Review
Helpful and provides follow-up enquiries
“Have been shopping around for a new bike and Casey helped me understand and pick my new bike! He is also helpful and provides further follow-up on any enquiries I have in terms of the initial fit and feel of the bike“
-Lau Yau Nan, Google Review
3. Originelle Fertility Clinic & Women’s Health Centre Ottawa
Treatments: IVF, surrogacy and donation, fertility preservation, surgical sperm retrieval
Location: 1 Centrepointe Dr #101, Ottawa, ON K2G 6E2, Canada
Contact: +1 613-321-8022
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Originelle Fertility Clinic & Women’s Health Centre caught our attention because of its overwhelmingly positive reviews online. These reviews mostly consisted of praise for the clinics’ caring and compassionate doctors and staff members.
One of our favourite things here is its support groups where couples and single moms can share their experiences and strengthen themselves towards parenthood. Moreover, the clinic offers fertility counsellors who can lend their knowledge and expertise to couples during treatments.
We were also impressed with the variety of treatments they offered, which catered to both male and female patients. For the latter, they offer surgical sperm retrieval for azoospermia, which is one of the most difficult male infertility conditions to treat.
Our main gripe here is that they’re closed every weekend. Furthermore, we wish that they would include online appointments for follow-up check-ups to save patients from the drive going to their clinic.
Unwavering support, realistic advice and infectious enthusiasm
“My partner and I made the decision to switch clinics after a year of repetitive treatments that yielded no results. We felt that our previous clinic lacked a personalized approach, which led to our growing frustration.
In our quest for a fresh perspective and with the intention of exploring IVF and donor eggs, we discovered Originelle in Spring 2024.
Our initial consultation with Nurse Deana was thorough and enlightening, instilling in us a renewed sense of hope and optimism. We were so inspired by our conversation that we decided to proceed with my own eggs.
Since then, we’ve undergone two rounds of IVF retrieval and have been quite pleased with the results thus far. We continue to work with the clinic as we prepare for the next steps of embryo transfer.
It’s important to mention that Nurse Deana S. has been our guiding star throughout this journey. While the entire Ottawa staff is commendable, it’s Deana who gave us the courage to venture into IVF.
Her unwavering support, realistic advice, and infectious enthusiasm were instrumental in our decision to proceed. Originelle’s personalized approach was a refreshing change from our previous clinic.
Our first retrieval, although successful, revealed areas for improvement. However, our second retrieval yielded significantly better results after Deana provided an updated regimen. We are truly grateful for her expertise and dedication.”
-K D, Google Review
Really welcomed us
“This is the 4th fertility clinic that me and my husband have been to and let me just say for 5 years of being on this journey with many doctors and facilities, this clinic was the only one to show actual results and give answers to our infertility that others didn’t and were in it just for the profit.
OriginElle has been wonderful with us, the staff have really welcomed us and greeted me on a first-name basis, treating me very nicely. Deana the nurse was the main person who dealt with all calls and information for our entire IVF process.
Deana and her team are quick to answer all questions whenever needed even on weekends, she has stayed longer at the clinic to accommodate our needs as well as given personal contact to reach her at any time if any questions or concerns need to be answered.
I appreciate the effort the team makes for us to make our dream come true and make our fertility journey as smooth as possible.
The facility itself does need some TLC, when walking into the clinic it made me question the facility based on the look, there were no chairs in the waiting area, and the rooms are also outdated, but don’t let the looks deceive you.
Thank you to Deana, Amanda, Ala, Carlos, and Ayesha for helping our family.“
-Arii Asllani, Google Review
4. Fertility Match
Treatments: Egg donation, surrogacy, fertility counselling
Location: 1000 Innovation Dr Suite 500, Kanata, ON K2K 3E7, Canada
Contact: +1 613-454-6010
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fertility Match specializes in egg donation and surrogacy. What we didn’t expect, however, was the level of dedication, compassion and meticulousness the nurses and staff members pour into this treatment.
For starters, their egg donation process consists of in-depth steps that involve profiling, medical pre-screening and more. From there, the donor will be added to the donor database where aspiring parents can conveniently choose a suitable option.
Checking their website, we were impressed with the many success stories. This, paired with the 15+ years of experience of the clinic’s founder in reproductive health, cemented our confidence in Fertility Match.
We also want to highlight the friendly and welcoming staff members. Previous clients have raved how positive they felt after speaking and being cared for by these professionals, so kudos to their team!
Of course, the only downside here is the limited fertility treatment. At the same time though, it’s the perfect scenario of quality over quantity.
Handled all steps with delicate care
“Our experience with Fertility Match has been just wonderful. Their database of egg donors is not huge when we checked it, but Fertility Match does not focus on quantity. Instead, they offer you a personal approach and listen to you as intended parents.
With other agencies, you sometimes see databases full of profiles with hardly any information, whereas with Fertility Match, you will find profiles with actual meaningful detailed information on the potential donors. They also have donors with different backgrounds and walks of life.
Heather and Liz do not go over things superficially. While giving you the liberty to choose freely, they take note of your preferences (such as known or anonymous donors) and reach out to find the best match.
We initially faced a setback, but Liz and Heather were determined to help us. They soon succeeded and handled all steps with delicate care. We are grateful for the support Heather, Liz, Shannon and Jon gave us in our journey and can only recommend them!”
-Glenn Du Ville, Google Review
Absolutely incredible
“My experience with Fertility Match was absolutely incredible. These women were available at all hours to support me, give me advice and make this an overall wonderful experience for me.
I recently donated my eggs, and If it weren’t for these wonderful ladies supporting me through this journey I would have been lost. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will always be so grateful that you all have changed my life“
-Nicole Conley, Google Review
5. Somerset Health & Wellness Centre
Treatments: Naturopathic treatment, physical exams, blood tests
Location: 190 Somerset St W #210, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J4, Canada
Contact: +1 613-656-9629
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Somerset Health & Wellness Centre isn’t a fertility clinic but they do offer treatments for both male and female infertility.
One of their methods is naturopathic treatment, which involves a total overhaul of a person’s lifestyle. These are done through one-on-one sessions with the clinics’ doctors who will recommend anything from acupuncture, supplements and dietary recommendations.
Since this type of treatment requires total attentiveness by doctors, we were pleased to discover that patients have felt listened to during their sessions here. A representative of the clinic also elaborated how no two patients walk away with the same treatment pla.
The clinic is also equipped with all the lab testing equipment a patient may need. For instance, they offer blood testing to give the doctors as well as the patients a better understanding of their fertility health.
The only thing they could improve upon is their operating hours because they’re only open on weekdays at the time of writing.
Always welcoming, happy and ready to assist
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Somerset Health Centre! Dr. Erin has been an incredible support for me and my family.
Her extensive knowledge, genuine care, patience, and passion for what she does shine through every visit. I am so grateful to have her as part of our health journey.
The front desk staff are equally amazing! Always welcoming, happy, and ready to assist in any way. It’s VERY clear that this team genuinely cares about their patients.
Having them take care of my family’s health has been a true blessing. Highly recommend!”
-Maria Braden, Google Review
Her positive aura is an added bonus
“Love our every visit with Dr. Clare. I feel like a princess every time I see her. She always makes sure me and my husband are very well taken care of her positive aura is an added bonus too.“
-Marissa B, Google Review
