The Amazing Surrogacy Project
Australian Surrogacy Statistics
Australian surrogacy statistics collected between 2021-2023. How common is surrogacy in Australia? I have gathered statistics for surrogacy arrangements across Australia for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
