The Amazing Surrogacy Project
Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?
Why do IVF clinics in Australia tell people that traditional surrogacy is illegal? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about [...]
Connecting With A Surrogate
How do I connect with a surrogate? It's one thing to ask - how do I find a surrogate - and then follow [...]
Surrogate Bodily Autonomy
Surrogate Bodily Autonomy. What exactly do we mean when we talk about the surrogate having bodily autonomy? If you are new to surrogacy [...]
Australian Surrogacy Statistics
Australian surrogacy statistics collected between 2021-2023. Updated surrogacy statistics are outlined in the 600 Australian surrogacy arrangements for data collated up to 2025. [...]
Buy the Book: More Than Just a Baby
I am so excited to launch my book, More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to Surrogacy for Intended Parents and Surrogates. It [...]
Setting Expectations For Surrogacy Journeys
When entering a surrogacy arrangement, it is important that the parties spend some time setting expectations between them, to provide clarity and avoid [...]
Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with Surrogacy
Growing families surrogacy is an option, and you may be forgiven for thinking that everyone you talk to about surrogacy has your best [...]
When Surrogacy Goes Wrong
Surrogacy isn't always sunshine and roses. Sometimes, surrogacy goes wrong. Even when it is good, the relationships are complex and challenging and sometimes [...]
Preparing for the Parentage Order
If you're expecting a baby through an Australian surrogacy arrangement, you'll be keen to make sure you have done everything to prepare for [...]
Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford (she/her). I’m a family creation lawyer, practising in surrogacy and donor conception arrangements. I’m an IVF mum, an egg donor and a traditional surrogate, and I delivered a baby for two dads in 2018.
I advocate for positive, best practice surrogacy arrangements within Australia, and provide support and education to help intended parents make informed decisions when pursuing overseas surrogacy.
