The Amazing Surrogacy Project
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 [...]
Expectations for Donor Agreements
Expectations for Donor Agreements When entering a donor agreement, it is important for the parties to talk about their intentions and expectations, before [...]
Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?
Will the surrogate ask for money? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about how to find a surrogate, or how [...]
Surrogacy as Motherhood: The Inalienable Right to Choose
I recently spoke at the Melbourne Law School's Health Law and Ethics Network, on the subject of surrogacy and ethics. Below is my [...]
Co-Parenting Arrangements
Co-Parenting Arrangements There are many ways to grow a family, and co-parenting is one creative option. There are as many different ways to [...]
Traditional Surrogacy: Is It Harder To Give Up Genetics?
Is it harder, to give up a genetics, as a traditional surrogate? If you know me well , you'll know that I often [...]
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.
