The Amazing Surrogacy Project
One Year On: My Surrogacy Story
My Surrogacy Story: One Year On - January 2019 I wrote this reflection about my own surrogacy story, when baby Darcey celebrated her [...]
The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat
The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat is happening - a year later than expected! Our 2020 Retreat was a victim of COVID and border closures, [...]
Surrogacy Australia
In surrogacy Australia is regulated in each state, which means there are no uniform laws that cover surrogacy across the country. Surrogacy Australia [...]
How Can I Become a Surrogate?
How Can I Become A Surrogate? Have you finished your own family, and considering helping someone else grow theirs? Have you had good [...]
South Australia Surrogacy Law Reform Update
Surrogacy South Australia - Law Reform Update, September 2020 South Australia has reviewed its surrogacy laws and now enacted the Surrogacy Act 2019. [...]
Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?
Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia? Surrogacy is altruistic in Australia. This means that surrogates are not paid to carry a baby, but [...]
Surrogacy Without a Lawyer
Surrogacy without a lawyer - can we do it? The surrogacy laws and other laws surrounding children, adoption and parentage are complex. There [...]
International Surrogacy Arrangements
International Surrogacy Arrangements Are you considering surrogacy options overseas? You need to do your research and consider the laws, options and processes. Be [...]
Future Surrogate Advice
Future Surrogate Advice I remember when I first considered becoming a surrogate - searching everywhere for information and ending up down many an [...]
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.
