Blog - Sarah Jefford

We’re on holidays!
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We’re on holidays!

Blog, News, politics

We’re on holidays!

Sarah Jefford2023-09-26T07:44:31+10:00

In big news for our family, we are overseas for an extended holiday! We've been planning [...]

We’re on holidays!Sarah Jefford2023-09-26T07:44:31+10:00

Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.
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Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.

Agency, Blog, International surrogacy, News, politics

Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.

Sarah Jefford2023-08-30T22:49:29+10:00

Photo credit: Hermes Rivera Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here. There’s been so much reporting [...]

Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.Sarah Jefford2023-08-30T22:49:29+10:00

Crete: Another international surrogacy disaster
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Crete: Another international surrogacy disaster

Agency, Australia, Blog, International surrogacy, Law reform, News

Crete: Another international surrogacy disaster

Sarah Jefford2023-09-19T18:17:30+10:00

August 2023: There's news of police raids and arrests in a Crete fertility clinic, which was [...]

Crete: Another international surrogacy disasterSarah Jefford2023-09-19T18:17:30+10:00

Sarah Jefford awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
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Sarah Jefford awarded Medal of the Order of Australia

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Sarah Jefford awarded Medal of the Order of Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-08-29T09:21:59+10:00

Sarah Jefford is honoured to be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, for services [...]

Sarah Jefford awarded Medal of the Order of AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-08-29T09:21:59+10:00

SEEDS conference in Florida
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SEEDS conference in Florida

Agency, America, Australia, Blog, Events, Surrogacy

SEEDS conference in Florida

Sarah Jefford2023-08-30T10:44:17+10:00

I was excited to travel (for hours upon hours) to Florida last week to attend and [...]

SEEDS conference in FloridaSarah Jefford2023-08-30T10:44:17+10:00

ACT Surrogacy Law Reform
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ACT Surrogacy Law Reform

Australian Capital Territory, Blog, Law reform, Surrogacy

ACT Surrogacy Law Reform

Sarah Jefford2023-07-17T20:29:06+10:00

The ACT surrogacy laws are the oldest in Australia - that is, they are the most [...]

ACT Surrogacy Law ReformSarah Jefford2023-07-17T20:29:06+10:00

Australian Surrogacy Statistics
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Australian Surrogacy Statistics

Australia, Blog, News, Relationships, Surrogacy

Australian Surrogacy Statistics

Sarah Jefford2023-08-27T10:10:58+10:00

This article is about surrogacy statistics collected in 2021-2022. A question I often receive is how [...]

Australian Surrogacy StatisticsSarah Jefford2023-08-27T10:10:58+10:00

Babies born through surrogacy in 2022
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Babies born through surrogacy in 2022

Australia, Blog, News, Surrogacy

Babies born through surrogacy in 2022

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Babies born via surrogacy in Australia, 2022 edition! My new favourite word is anthroponymy: the study [...]

Babies born through surrogacy in 2022Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Surrogacy Australia Support Service
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Surrogacy Australia Support Service

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Surrogacy Australia Support Service

Sarah Jefford2023-08-30T10:42:38+10:00

Are you thinking about signing up to the Surrogacy Australia support service, or an agency overseas? [...]

Surrogacy Australia Support ServiceSarah Jefford2023-08-30T10:42:38+10:00

Surrogacy law reform in Australia: What should it look like?
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Surrogacy law reform in Australia: What should it look like?

Australia, Blog, Law reform, Surrogacy

Surrogacy law reform in Australia: What should it look like?

Sarah Jefford2023-08-16T21:14:42+10:00

If I had a magic wand and could change surrogacy laws in Australia, what would I [...]

Surrogacy law reform in Australia: What should it look like?Sarah Jefford2023-08-16T21:14:42+10:00

How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?
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How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Finding a surrogate, Surrogacy process

How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

How do I find a surrogate in Australia? So you've decided to explore surrogacy as an [...]

How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Surrogacy Laws in Australia
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Surrogacy Laws in Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

Surrogacy Laws in Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Surrogacy Laws Australia Surrogacy is legal across most of Australia. Surrogacy must be altruistic (unpaid). Commercial [...]

Surrogacy Laws in AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Do I qualify for surrogacy in Australia? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read [...]

Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:39+10:00

Can I Be a Surrogate?
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Can I Be a Surrogate?

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Finding a surrogate, I want to be a surrogate, Surrogacy

Can I Be a Surrogate?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

Can I be a surrogate? Many women who consider becoming a surrogate assume they will be [...]

Can I Be a Surrogate?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

The Surrogacy Process in Australia
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The Surrogacy Process in Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Finding a surrogate, Qualifying for surrogacy, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

The Surrogacy Process in Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

The Surrogacy Process in Australia is similar in all States, and applies [...]

The Surrogacy Process in AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

Surrogacy Costs in Australia
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Surrogacy Costs in Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Relationships, Resources, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process

Surrogacy Costs in Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

Surrogacy Costs- what do intended parents need to pay for in surrogacy in Australia? It's another [...]

Surrogacy Costs in AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

International Surrogacy Options
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International Surrogacy Options

Agency, America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, Surrogacy, Ukraine

International Surrogacy Options

Sarah Jefford2023-08-30T10:45:07+10:00

International Surrogacy Options for Australians - updated February 2022. When you are considering surrogacy in Australia [...]

International Surrogacy OptionsSarah Jefford2023-08-30T10:45:07+10:00

Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy
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Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Finding a surrogate, Gestational surrogacy, Intended parent

Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

Sharing your story for surrogacy. If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about how [...]

Sharing Your Story for SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:40+10:00

Traditional Surrogacy
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Traditional Surrogacy

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Egg donation, Surrogacy process, Surrogate, Traditional surrogacy

Traditional Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:41+10:00

Traditional surrogacy involves a surrogate conceiving with her own eggs, with sperm from an intended father [...]

Traditional SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:41+10:00

The Surrogacy Process Chart
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The Surrogacy Process Chart

Australia, Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Resources, Surrogacy process

The Surrogacy Process Chart

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:41+10:00

The Surrogacy Process Chart: A step-by-step guide of an expected timeline and estimated cost breakdown of [...]

The Surrogacy Process ChartSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:47:41+10:00

Compensated or Commercial Surrogacy?
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Compensated or Commercial Surrogacy?

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, Law reform, Surrogacy laws

Compensated or Commercial Surrogacy?

Sarah Jefford2023-08-16T15:27:30+10:00

In Australia, commercial surrogacy is illegal and only altruistic surrogacy is allowed. There are often calls [...]

Compensated or Commercial Surrogacy?Sarah Jefford2023-08-16T15:27:30+10:00

Surrogacy with an overseas friend
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Surrogacy with an overseas friend

Australia, Blog, International surrogacy, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy with an overseas friend

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:26+10:00

Can my friend who lives overseas, travel to Australia and be my surrogate? I have many [...]

Surrogacy with an overseas friendSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:26+10:00

We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?
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We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?

Australia, Blog, Finding a surrogate, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process

We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

We Need a Surrogate: What's Next? Now that you've decided to pursue surrogacy, you're probably wondering [...]

We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Altruistic Surrogacy: How Much Does it Cost?
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Altruistic Surrogacy: How Much Does it Cost?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Surrogacy process

Altruistic Surrogacy: How Much Does it Cost?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Altruistic surrogacy in Australia: how much does it cost? Australian intended parents are always keen to [...]

Altruistic Surrogacy: How Much Does it Cost?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

How many surrogacy births are there in Australia?
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How many surrogacy births are there in Australia?

Altruistic surrogacy, America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, News, Resources, Surrogacy, Ukraine

How many surrogacy births are there in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2023-08-27T10:15:34+10:00

How many surrogacy births are there in Australia each year? There are about 105-110 surrogacy births [...]

How many surrogacy births are there in Australia?Sarah Jefford2023-08-27T10:15:34+10:00

Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?
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Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?

Australia, Blog, Motherhood, Queensland, South Australia, Surrogacy, Traditional surrogacy, Victoria

Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Why do IVF clinics in Australia tell people that traditional surrogacy is illegal? If you are [...]

Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad
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Surrogacy as a Gay Dad

Blog, Finding a surrogate, Gay dads, Qualifying for surrogacy, Surrogacy

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Pursuing surrogacy as a gay dad. Are you considering surrogacy as a single or partnered gay [...]

Surrogacy as a Gay DadSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Connecting With A Surrogate
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Connecting With A Surrogate

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Finding a surrogate, I want to be a surrogate, Surrogacy

Connecting With A Surrogate

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

How do I connect with a surrogate? It's one thing to ask - how do I [...]

Connecting With A SurrogateSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Best Practice Surrogacy
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Best Practice Surrogacy

Blog, Donor conception, Egg donation, International surrogacy, Sperm donor, Surrogacy, Ukraine

Best Practice Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Surrogacy sometimes ends up as a headline such as in 2019 when Foreign Correspondent covered surrogacy [...]

Best Practice SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with Surrogacy
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Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with Surrogacy

America, Blog, Canada, Costs of surrogacy, International surrogacy, Ukraine

Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

If you are growing your family through surrogacy, you may be forgiven for thinking that everyone [...]

Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:27+10:00

Setting Expectations For Our Surrogacy Journeys
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Setting Expectations For Our Surrogacy Journeys

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Counselling, Sisterhood, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process

Setting Expectations For Our Surrogacy Journeys

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

When entering a surrogacy arrangement, it is important that the parties spend some time setting expectations [...]

Setting Expectations For Our Surrogacy JourneysSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: Seto and Poon
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Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: Seto and Poon

Australia, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, News, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: Seto and Poon

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

What happens when you engage in commercial surrogacy within Australia? A recent case in Sydney, referred [...]

Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: Seto and PoonSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

When Surrogacy Goes Wrong
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When Surrogacy Goes Wrong

Australia, Blog, Counselling, Relationships, Surrogacy

When Surrogacy Goes Wrong

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Surrogacy isn't always sunshine and roses. Sometimes, it can go wrong. Even when it is good, [...]

When Surrogacy Goes WrongSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Preparing for the Parentage Order
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Preparing for the Parentage Order

Blog, DIY Parentage Order, Parentage Order, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

Preparing for the Parentage Order

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

If you're expecting a baby through an Australian surrogacy arrangement, you'll be keen to make sure [...]

Preparing for the Parentage OrderSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Surrogacy Counselling
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Surrogacy Counselling

Birth and beyond, Blog, Counselling, Parentage Order, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process

Surrogacy Counselling

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Surrogacy Counselling - what should we expect? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read [...]

Surrogacy CounsellingSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

So You Want to Be a Surrogate?
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So You Want to Be a Surrogate?

Altruistic surrogacy, Amazing surrogacy, Australia, Blog, I want to be a surrogate, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process, Surrogate

So You Want to Be a Surrogate?

Sarah Jefford2023-09-26T07:31:22+10:00

So you want to be a surrogate in Australia? You can have a free initial consult [...]

So You Want to Be a Surrogate?Sarah Jefford2023-09-26T07:31:22+10:00

How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?
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How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?

Birth and beyond, Blog, I want to be a surrogate, Motherhood, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Surrogacy

How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

How does it feel, to give away a baby? Good question, and probably the most common [...]

How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Expectations for Donor Agreements
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Expectations for Donor Agreements

Australia, Blog, Donor Agreement, Donor conception, Egg donation, LGTQIA+, Sperm donor, Written Agreements

Expectations for Donor Agreements

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Expectations for Donor Agreements When entering a donor agreement, it is important for the parties to [...]

Expectations for Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:28+10:00

Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?
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Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:29+10:00

Will the surrogate ask for money? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about [...]

Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:29+10:00

Surrogacy as Motherhood: The Inalienable Right to Choose
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Surrogacy as Motherhood: The Inalienable Right to Choose

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Feminism, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy as Motherhood: The Inalienable Right to Choose

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:56+10:00

I recently spoke at the Melbourne Law School's Health Law and Ethics Network, on the subject [...]

Surrogacy as Motherhood: The Inalienable Right to ChooseSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:56+10:00

Co-Parenting Arrangements
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Co-Parenting Arrangements

Blog, Co-parenting, Donor Agreement, Egg donation, Fatherhood, LGTQIA+, Motherhood, Parenthood, Sperm donor, Written Agreements

Co-Parenting Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Co-Parenting Arrangements There are many ways to grow a family, and co-parenting is one creative option. [...]

Co-Parenting ArrangementsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Traditional Surrogacy: Is It Harder To Give Up Genetics?
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Traditional Surrogacy: Is It Harder To Give Up Genetics?

Australia, Blog, Motherhood, Surrogacy, Traditional surrogacy

Traditional Surrogacy: Is It Harder To Give Up Genetics?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Is it harder, to give up a genetics, as a traditional surrogate? If you know me [...]

Traditional Surrogacy: Is It Harder To Give Up Genetics?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond Exhaustion
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Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond Exhaustion

Blog, Chronic illness, Donor conception, Motherhood, Parenthood, Surrogacy

Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond Exhaustion

Miranda Hill2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Parenting and Chronic Illness- Parenting Beyond the Exhaustion. This is a guest blog from Miranda Hill. [...]

Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond ExhaustionMiranda Hill2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Medicare for surrogacy: law reform needed
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Medicare for surrogacy: law reform needed

Blog, Law reform, Medicare and Centrelink

Medicare for surrogacy: law reform needed

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

If you have needed IVF, you will know that Medicare rebates are available for most fertility [...]

Medicare for surrogacy: law reform neededSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Are We All Equal?
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Are We All Equal?

Blog, Qualifying for surrogacy, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process

Are We All Equal?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Are we all created equal, when it comes to surrogacy? Are all intended parents equally entitled [...]

Are We All Equal?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Surrogacy Information Sharing and Privacy
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Surrogacy Information Sharing and Privacy

Birth and beyond, Blog, Counselling, Hospital, Pregnancy, Relationships, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process, Surrogate

Surrogacy Information Sharing and Privacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

A surrogacy arrangement necessarily involves people sharing experiences with each other that would otherwise be reserved [...]

Surrogacy Information Sharing and PrivacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!
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Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Law reform, Surrogacy laws

Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please! The Council of Attorneys General met in late 2019 in Adelaide [...]

Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:57+10:00

Surrogacy Lawyers! What are they good for?
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Surrogacy Lawyers! What are they good for?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Relationships, Surrogacy laws, Surrogate, Written Agreements

Surrogacy Lawyers! What are they good for?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Surrogacy Lawyers - huh, what are they good for? If you answered 'absolutely nothing!' well... fair [...]

Surrogacy Lawyers! What are they good for?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?
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Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Relationships

Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

One of the first questions asked by intended parents considering surrogacy in Australia is "Will the [...]

Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update
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Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update

Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Law reform, Victoria

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update If you know me at all, you know how much I enjoy [...]

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations UpdateSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy
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Surrogate Bodily Autonomy

Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, Counselling, Pregnancy, Surrogacy

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy. What exactly do we mean when we talk about the surrogate having bodily [...]

Surrogate Bodily AutonomySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Surrogacy and Social Media
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Surrogacy and Social Media

Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, Relationships, Surrogacy

Surrogacy and Social Media

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Surrogacy and Social Media You might be surprised to discover that something as simple as social [...]

Surrogacy and Social MediaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Birth Certificates and Surrogacy: Recognition or Erasure?
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Birth Certificates and Surrogacy: Recognition or Erasure?

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Law reform, Surrogacy laws

Birth Certificates and Surrogacy: Recognition or Erasure?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about birth certificates, and donor conception and surrogacy, after attending [...]

Birth Certificates and Surrogacy: Recognition or Erasure?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:58+10:00

Importing and Exporting Embryos
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Importing and Exporting Embryos

America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Donor conception, Egg donation, Sperm donor, Surrogacy

Importing and Exporting Embryos

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Importing and Exporting Embryos and Gametes Many intended parents will have the help of an egg [...]

Importing and Exporting EmbryosSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Do I need a Surrogacy Broker?
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Do I need a Surrogacy Broker?

America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Costs of surrogacy, International surrogacy, Surrogacy, Ukraine

Do I need a Surrogacy Broker?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Do I need a surrogacy broker? Or a surrogacy consultant, or third party to be your [...]

Do I need a Surrogacy Broker?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Gestational Surrogacy in Australia
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Gestational Surrogacy in Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Egg donation, Gestational surrogacy, IVF

Gestational Surrogacy in Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Gestational surrogacy, in which the surrogate is not the genetic mother of the baby she is [...]

Gestational Surrogacy in AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers
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Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, Gestational surrogacy, Hospital, IVF, Qualifying for surrogacy, Resources, Surrogacy

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers If you are an intended parent or future surrogate and need [...]

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare ProvidersSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Supporting Your Surrogate and Family
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Supporting Your Surrogate and Family

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Counselling, Kids and surrogacy, Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Surrogate partner

Supporting Your Surrogate and Family

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Supporting Your Surrogate and Family Intended parents carry the pressure of wanting to be appreciative, supportive [...]

Supporting Your Surrogate and FamilySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:48:59+10:00

Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg Donors
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Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg Donors

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Kids and surrogacy, Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Surrogate, Surrogate partner

Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg Donors

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:50:35+10:00

Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg Donors During a recent egg donation cycle, my lovely [...]

Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg DonorsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:50:35+10:00

Single Parent Surrogacy
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Single Parent Surrogacy

Altruistic surrogacy, America, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Blog, Canada, Donor conception, Finding a surrogate, Qualifying for surrogacy, Single parent, South Australia, Surrogacy, Western Australia

Single Parent Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:50:35+10:00

Single Parent Surrogacy Are you a single intended parent considering surrogacy to grow your family? The [...]

Single Parent SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:50:35+10:00

Buy the Book: More Than Just a Baby
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Buy the Book: More Than Just a Baby

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Intended parent, Services, Surrogacy

Buy the Book: More Than Just a Baby

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:50:37+10:00

I am so excited to launch my book, More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to [...]

Buy the Book: More Than Just a BabySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:50:37+10:00

DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!
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DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!

Australia, Blog, DIY Parentage Order, Law reform, Parentage Order, Parentage Order applications, Services, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!

Sarah Jefford2023-08-29T09:16:38+10:00

DIY Parentage Order - You Can Do It! Sarah is the only lawyer in Australia practising [...]

DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!Sarah Jefford2023-08-29T09:16:38+10:00

Donor Agreements
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Donor Agreements

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Donor Agreements

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:03+10:00

Donor Agreements involve an agreement between a donor and recipient parent/s that clarifies the relationships and [...]

Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:03+10:00

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice
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Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice

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Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:03+10:00

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice Are you considering growing your family with the help of a [...]

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal AdviceSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:03+10:00

Egg Donor Agreements
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Egg Donor Agreements

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Egg Donor Agreements

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:03+10:00

Egg Donor Agreements Are you considering growing your family with the help of an egg donor [...]

Egg Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:03+10:00

Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Planning Package
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Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Planning Package

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Parentage Order, Pregnancy, Surrogacy process

Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Planning Package

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Package If you and your team are planning a surrogacy birth, you [...]

Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Planning PackageSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

One Year On: My Surrogacy Story
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One Year On: My Surrogacy Story

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Counselling, Gay dads, Motherhood, Sisterhood, Surrogacy, Surrogate, Traditional surrogacy

One Year On: My Surrogacy Story

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

My Surrogacy Story: One Year On - January 2019 I wrote this reflection about my own [...]

One Year On: My Surrogacy StorySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat
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The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

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The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat is happening - a year later than expected! Our 2020 Retreat was [...]

The Surrogacy Sisterhood RetreatSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?
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Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Surrogacy

Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia? Surrogacy is altruistic in Australia. This means that surrogates are [...]

Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:04+10:00

Surrogacy Without a Lawyer
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Surrogacy Without a Lawyer

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process, Traditional surrogacy

Surrogacy Without a Lawyer

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:05+10:00

Surrogacy without a lawyer - can we do it? The surrogacy laws and other laws surrounding [...]

Surrogacy Without a LawyerSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:05+10:00

International Surrogacy Arrangements
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International Surrogacy Arrangements

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International Surrogacy Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:05+10:00

International Surrogacy Arrangements Are you considering surrogacy options overseas? You need to do your research and [...]

International Surrogacy ArrangementsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:05+10:00

Why Aren’t Surrogacy Agreements Enforceable?
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Why Aren’t Surrogacy Agreements Enforceable?

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process, Written Agreements

Why Aren’t Surrogacy Agreements Enforceable?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:05+10:00

Somewhere in the Top 10 Questions about Surrogacy is: Why aren’t surrogacy agreements enforceable? The answer [...]

Why Aren’t Surrogacy Agreements Enforceable?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:05+10:00

Surrogate Age Limits
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Surrogate Age Limits

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Surrogate Age Limits

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:35+10:00

Surrogate Age Limits There are some surrogate age limits applied to surrogacy in Australia, and each [...]

Surrogate Age LimitsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:35+10:00

Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage Orders
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Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage Orders

America, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, New South Wales, Parentage Order, Queensland, Surrogacy laws

Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage Orders

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

People entering into commercial surrogacy overseas are often anxious to know about returning home to Australia [...]

Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage OrdersSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

Applying for a Parentage Order
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Applying for a Parentage Order

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Interstate surrogacy, Parentage Order, Parenthood, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process, Surrogate, Written Agreements

Applying for a Parentage Order

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

After a baby is born through an Australian surrogacy arrangement, a Parentage Order is required to [...]

Applying for a Parentage OrderSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

Parenting Orders and Parentage Orders

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

Parentage Orders are made to transfer parentage from a surrogate and her partner, to the intended [...]

Parenting Orders and Parentage OrdersSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

Why Surrogacy Agreements are not like Contracts
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Why Surrogacy Agreements are not like Contracts

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process, Written Agreements

Why Surrogacy Agreements are not like Contracts

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

Why are surrogacy agreements not like contracts? A surrogacy agreement is not the same as a [...]

Why Surrogacy Agreements are not like ContractsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:36+10:00

Surrogacy in the ACT
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Surrogacy in the ACT

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Blog, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process

Surrogacy in the ACT

Sarah Jefford2023-07-17T17:59:42+10:00

Surrogacy in the Australian Capital Territory is regulated by the Parentage Act 2004. If you are [...]

Surrogacy in the ACTSarah Jefford2023-07-17T17:59:42+10:00

Surrogacy in New South Wales
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Surrogacy in New South Wales

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, DIY Parentage Order, Law reform, New South Wales, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy in New South Wales

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Surrogacy in New South Wales is regulated by the Surrogacy Act 2010. If you are an [...]

Surrogacy in New South WalesSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Northern Territory Surrogacy Laws
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Northern Territory Surrogacy Laws

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Northern Territory Surrogacy Laws

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Surrogacy laws are now enacted in the Northern Territory. The government passed surrogacy legislation in May [...]

Northern Territory Surrogacy LawsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Northern Territory Surrogacy Law Reform Update
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Northern Territory Surrogacy Law Reform Update

Blog, Law reform, News, Northern Territory, Surrogacy laws

Northern Territory Surrogacy Law Reform Update

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Update: The surrogacy legislation has been introduced in March 2022. More information in this post. The [...]

Northern Territory Surrogacy Law Reform UpdateSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Surrogacy Queensland
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Surrogacy Queensland

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, DIY Parentage Order, Law reform, Queensland, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy Queensland

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Are you thinking about surrogacy in Queensland? If you are an intended parent living in Queensland [...]

Surrogacy QueenslandSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:37+10:00

Surrogacy in South Australia
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Surrogacy in South Australia

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Surrogacy in South Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:38+10:00

Surrogacy in South Australia. South Australia reviewed its surrogacy laws and now enacted the Surrogacy Act [...]

Surrogacy in South AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:51:38+10:00

Surrogacy in Tasmania
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Surrogacy in Tasmania

Australia, Blog, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Tasmania

Surrogacy in Tasmania

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:02+10:00

If you are an intended parent living in Tasmania or a surrogate carrying for Tasmanian intended [...]

Surrogacy in TasmaniaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:02+10:00

Surrogacy in Victoria
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Surrogacy in Victoria

Blog, DIY Parentage Order, Law reform, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process, Victoria

Surrogacy in Victoria

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:03+10:00

Surrogacy is legal in Victoria, and every State in Australia. Victorian surrogacy arrangements are regulated by [...]

Surrogacy in VictoriaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:03+10:00

Surrogacy Western Australia
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Surrogacy Western Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, DIY Parentage Order, Law reform, State surrogacy laws, Surrogacy, Western Australia

Surrogacy Western Australia

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:04+10:00

Surrogacy in Western Australia If you are an intended parent living in Western Australia or a [...]

Surrogacy Western AustraliaSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:04+10:00

Conception, Consent and Death
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Conception, Consent and Death

Australia, Blog, Donor Agreement, Donor conception, Egg donation, Infertility, IVF, Sperm donor, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Written Agreements

Conception, Consent and Death

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:04+10:00

Conception, Consent and Death I've been thinking a lot about death lately. A few things have [...]

Conception, Consent and DeathSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:04+10:00

8 Tips to a Positive Surrogacy Journey
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8 Tips to a Positive Surrogacy Journey

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8 Tips to a Positive Surrogacy Journey

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

Altruistic surrogacy is one of the most complex and amazing journeys you'll ever take, regardless of [...]

8 Tips to a Positive Surrogacy JourneySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

Gift Giving in Altruistic Surrogacy Arrangements
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Gift Giving in Altruistic Surrogacy Arrangements

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws, Surrogacy process, Surrogate

Gift Giving in Altruistic Surrogacy Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

Gift Giving in Surrogacy Arrangements One of the first questions asked by surrogates and intended parents, [...]

Gift Giving in Altruistic Surrogacy ArrangementsSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood is so important to the surrogate's experience. Surrogates are like sisters. Surrogacy is [...]

The Surrogacy SisterhoodSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

Money Talks, But What If We Don’t Like the Conversation?
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Money Talks, But What If We Don’t Like the Conversation?

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Costs of surrogacy, Surrogate, Surrogate partner

Money Talks, But What If We Don’t Like the Conversation?

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

The cost of altruistic surrogacy often drowns out the conversation about how to make sure a [...]

Money Talks, But What If We Don’t Like the Conversation?Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:05+10:00

Kids and Surrogacy
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Kids and Surrogacy

Birth and beyond, Blog, Kids and surrogacy, Pregnancy

Kids and Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:06+10:00

Kids and surrogacy - complex problem or privileged experience? If you are new to surrogacy as [...]

Kids and SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:06+10:00

Surrogate Partners: The Unsung Heroes

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:06+10:00

There's a few heroes in the story of surrogacy - but none more unassuming than the [...]

Surrogate Partners: The Unsung HeroesSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:06+10:00

Books about Surrogacy
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Books about Surrogacy

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Books about Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:42+10:00

Surrogacy stories are some of the best, most uplifting and lovely stories you will hear. The [...]

Books about SurrogacySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:42+10:00

Planning a Surrogacy Birth
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Planning a Surrogacy Birth

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Pregnancy, Preparing for a surrogacy birth

Planning a Surrogacy Birth

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:42+10:00

When planning a surrogacy, the team should think of the birth and how they will navigate [...]

Planning a Surrogacy BirthSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:42+10:00

Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth
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Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Hospital, Induced lactation, Parentage Order, Pregnancy, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Resources, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws

Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:42+10:00

There are such a low number of surrogacy births in Australia each year (somewhere between 60 [...]

Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and BirthSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:42+10:00

The Importance of Surrogacy Birth Photography
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The Importance of Surrogacy Birth Photography

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Preparing for a surrogacy birth

The Importance of Surrogacy Birth Photography

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

Surrogacy Birth Photography Birth photography is an art form. You only need to search #birthphoto on [...]

The Importance of Surrogacy Birth PhotographySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy Baby
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Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy Baby

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Induced lactation, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Surrogate

Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy Baby

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy Baby Most new parents have to grapple with learning how to [...]

Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy BabySarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

The Surrogacy Fourth Trimester
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The Surrogacy Fourth Trimester

Altruistic surrogacy, Birth and beyond, Blog, Pregnancy, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Relationships, Surrogate

The Surrogacy Fourth Trimester

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

Many people haven’t heard of the ‘fourth trimester,’ let alone when it applies in a surrogacy [...]

The Surrogacy Fourth TrimesterSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

Registering a Surrogacy Birth
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Registering a Surrogacy Birth

Birth and beyond, Birth registration, Blog, Medicare and Centrelink, Parentage Order, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process

Registering a Surrogacy Birth

Sarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00

Registering a Surrogacy Birth Congratulations! The baby has arrived! After the birth, registering the surrogacy birth [...]

Registering a Surrogacy BirthSarah Jefford2023-07-01T10:52:43+10:00