Blog Archives - Sarah Jefford

Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: the case of Seto and Poon
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Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: the case of Seto and Poon

Australia, Blog, commercial surrogacy, news, surrogacy, surrogacy laws, surrogacy process

Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: the case of Seto and Poon

Sarah Jefford2021-06-19T21:25:14+11:00

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

Commercial Surrogacy in Australia: the case of Seto and PoonSarah Jefford2021-06-19T21:25:14+11:00

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

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, find a surrogate, surrogacy process

How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:45:34+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-18T13:45:34+11:00

Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:48:17+11:00

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

Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:48:17+11:00

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

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, find a surrogate, I want to be a surrogate, surrogacy

Can I Be a Surrogate?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:48:00+11:00

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

Can I Be a Surrogate?Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:48:00+11:00

The Surrogacy Process in Australia
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The Surrogacy Process in Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, find a surrogate, Qualifying for surrogacy, surrogacy, surrogacy laws, surrogacy process

The Surrogacy Process in Australia

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:50:24+11:00

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

The Surrogacy Process in AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:50:24+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-18T13:55:14+11:00

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

Surrogacy Costs in AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:55:14+11:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat
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The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Blog, I want to be a surrogate, sisterhood

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:29:18+11:00

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

The Surrogacy Sisterhood RetreatSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:29:18+11:00

Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin – April 2021
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Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin – April 2021

Blog, Coronavirus, gay dads, law reform, news, Northern Territory, surrogacy

Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin – April 2021

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T15:00:37+11:00

It's been awhile since I've done a surrogacy and fertility news bulletin. COVID has dominated our [...]

Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin – April 2021Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T15:00:37+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:19+11:00

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

Gestational Surrogacy in AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:19+11:00

Surrogacy Matching & Support Services
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Surrogacy Matching & Support Services

Altruistic surrogacy, America, Australia, Blog, Canada, find a surrogate, I want to be a surrogate, International surrogacy, relationships, resources, surrogacy, surrogacy laws, Ukraine

Surrogacy Matching & Support Services

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T15:21:56+11:00

Are you thinking about signing up to surrogacy support services, or an agency overseas? Whether the [...]

Surrogacy Matching & Support ServicesSarah Jefford2021-06-06T15:21:56+11:00

International Surrogacy Options
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International Surrogacy Options

America, Australia, Blog, Canada, commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, surrogacy, Ukraine

International Surrogacy Options

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:51:24+11:00

International Surrogacy Options for Australians When you are considering surrogacy in Australia or overseas, you may [...]

International Surrogacy OptionsSarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:51:24+11:00

Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy
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Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, find a surrogate, gestational surrogacy, intended parent

Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:39:45+11:00

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

Sharing Your Story for SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:39:45+11:00

Traditional Surrogacy
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Traditional Surrogacy

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Egg donation, surrogacy process, surrogate, traditional surrogacy

Traditional Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:40:30+11:00

Traditional surrogacy is where a surrogate uses her own eggs to conceive, with sperm from an [...]

Traditional SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:40:30+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-18T13:53:19+11:00

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

Surrogacy Laws in AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:53:19+11:00

Surrogacy Birth During COVID-19
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Surrogacy Birth During COVID-19

Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, Coronavirus, hospital, Pregnancy

Surrogacy Birth During COVID-19

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:33:16+11:00

Surrogacy pregnancy and birth during COVID has been stressful for many surrogates and intended parents. Hospitals [...]

Surrogacy Birth During COVID-19Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:33:16+11:00

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

Australia, Blog, find a surrogate, surrogacy, surrogacy process

We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:55:05+11:00

We Need a Surrogate: What's Next? Sarah has written a book, More Than Just a Baby: [...]

We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:55:05+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-18T13:53:46+11:00

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

Altruistic Surrogacy: How Much Does it Cost?Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:53:46+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-18T13:59:00+11:00

How many babies are born via surrogacy in Australia each year? It's a question often asked, [...]

How many surrogacy births are there in Australia?Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:59:00+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T19:30:41+11:00

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

Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:30:41+11:00

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad
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Surrogacy as a Gay Dad

Blog, find a surrogate, gay dads, Qualifying for surrogacy, surrogacy

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:40:40+11:00

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

Surrogacy as a Gay DadSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:40:40+11:00

Connecting With A Surrogate
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Connecting With A Surrogate

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, find a surrogate, I want to be a surrogate, surrogacy

Connecting With A Surrogate

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:41:24+11:00

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

Connecting With A SurrogateSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:41:24+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T19:41:09+11:00

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

Best Practice SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:41:09+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:43:41+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:43:41+11:00

Interstate Surrogacy and Travel Restrictions
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Interstate Surrogacy and Travel Restrictions

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Coronavirus, Interstate surrogacy, surrogacy laws

Interstate Surrogacy and Travel Restrictions

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:33:29+11:00

Like many aspects of our lives, surrogacy arrangements have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and [...]

Interstate Surrogacy and Travel RestrictionsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:33:29+11:00

Signing a Surrogacy Agreement
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Signing a Surrogacy Agreement

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

Signing a Surrogacy Agreement

Sarah Jefford2021-06-09T14:40:39+11:00

Signing a Surrogacy Agreement If you are preparing for signing a Surrogacy Agreement, you need to [...]

Signing a Surrogacy AgreementSarah Jefford2021-06-09T14:40:39+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-11T17:31:15+11:00

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

Setting Expectations For Our Surrogacy JourneysSarah Jefford2021-06-11T17:31:15+11:00

Coping with COVID-19 in a Surrogacy Arrangement
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Coping with COVID-19 in a Surrogacy Arrangement

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, Coronavirus, relationships

Coping with COVID-19 in a Surrogacy Arrangement

Sarah Jefford2021-06-13T19:16:07+11:00

Coping with the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions make a surrogacy arrangement all the more complex. Published [...]

Coping with COVID-19 in a Surrogacy ArrangementSarah Jefford2021-06-13T19:16:07+11:00

When Surrogacy Goes Wrong
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When Surrogacy Goes Wrong

Australia, Blog, Counselling, relationships, surrogacy

When Surrogacy Goes Wrong

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T11:34:41+11:00

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

When Surrogacy Goes WrongSarah Jefford2021-06-18T11:34:41+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:09+11:00

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

Preparing for the Parentage OrderSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:09+11:00

Surrogacy Counselling
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Surrogacy Counselling

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

Surrogacy Counselling

Sarah Jefford2021-06-11T17:31:24+11:00

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

Surrogacy CounsellingSarah Jefford2021-06-11T17:31:24+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-13T00:04:08+11:00

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

So You Want to Be a Surrogate?Sarah Jefford2021-06-13T00:04:08+11:00

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, surrogacy

How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:45:27+11:00

How does it feel, to give away a baby? If you are new to surrogacy, you [...]

How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:45:27+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:52+11:00

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

Expectations for Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:52+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:45+11:00

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

Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:45+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-09T14:45:45+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-09T14:45:45+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-09T14:47:13+11:00

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

Co-Parenting ArrangementsSarah Jefford2021-06-09T14:47:13+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:18+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:18+11:00

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 Hill2021-06-06T20:15:11+11:00

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

Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond ExhaustionMiranda Hill2021-06-06T20:15:11+11:00

Coronavirus and Surrogacy
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Coronavirus and Surrogacy

America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Coronavirus, International surrogacy, news, surrogacy, Ukraine

Coronavirus and Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:43:25+11:00

The original post was written in March 2020. It has since been updated in late April [...]

Coronavirus and SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:43:25+11:00

Are We All Equal?
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Are We All Equal?

Blog, Qualifying for surrogacy, surrogacy, surrogacy process

Are We All Equal?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:05+11:00

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

Are We All Equal?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:15:05+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-09T14:48:03+11:00

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

Surrogacy Information Sharing and PrivacySarah Jefford2021-06-09T14:48:03+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:18:29+11:00

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

Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:18:29+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:09+11:00

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

Surrogacy Lawyers! What are they good for?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:09+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-14T18:30:31+11:00

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

Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?Sarah Jefford2021-06-14T18:30:31+11:00

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update
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Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update

Blog, Costs of surrogacy, law reform, Victoria

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:35+11:00

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

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations UpdateSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:35+11:00

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy
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Surrogate Bodily Autonomy

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

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:49+11:00

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

Surrogate Bodily AutonomySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:49+11:00

Surrogacy and Social Media
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Surrogacy and Social Media

Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, relationships, surrogacy

Surrogacy and Social Media

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:41+11:00

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

Surrogacy and Social MediaSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:17:41+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:18+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:18+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:20:12+11:00

Importing and Exporting Embryos and Gametes The coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions has caused significant delays [...]

Importing and Exporting EmbryosSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:20:12+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:31+11:00

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

Do I need a Surrogacy Broker?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:31+11:00

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, surrogacy

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers

Sarah Jefford2021-06-09T14:49:48+11:00

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

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare ProvidersSarah Jefford2021-06-09T14:49:48+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:20:44+11:00

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

Supporting Your Surrogate and FamilySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:20:44+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:20:53+11:00

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

Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg DonorsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:20:53+11:00

Single Parent Surrogacy
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Single Parent Surrogacy

Altruistic surrogacy, America, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Blog, Canada, donor conception, find a surrogate, Qualifying for surrogacy, single parent, South Australia, surrogacy, WA

Single Parent Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T14:01:10+11:00

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

Single Parent SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-18T14:01:10+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T19:21:19+11:00

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

Buy the Book: More Than Just a BabySarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:21:19+11:00

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, services, surrogacy laws, surrogacy process

DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T17:28:24+11:00

DIY Parentage Order - You Can Do It! Do you want to do your surrogacy Parentage [...]

DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T17:28:24+11:00

Donor Agreements
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Donor Agreements

Blog, Donor Agreement, donor conception, Egg donation, LGTQIA+, services, sperm donor

Donor Agreements

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T17:28:51+11:00

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

Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T17:28:51+11:00

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice
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Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice

Blog, donor conception, LGTQIA+, services, sperm donor, surrogacy

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal Advice

Sarah Jefford2021-06-09T17:17:00+11:00

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

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal AdviceSarah Jefford2021-06-09T17:17:00+11:00

Egg Donor Agreements
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Egg Donor Agreements

Blog, Donor Agreement, donor conception, Egg donation, IVF, services, Written Agreements

Egg Donor Agreements

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:22:53+11:00

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

Egg Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:22:53+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:22:07+11:00

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

Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Planning PackageSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:22:07+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-11T18:48:34+11:00

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

One Year On: My Surrogacy StorySarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:48:34+11:00

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

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Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:58:15+11:00

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

Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?Sarah Jefford2021-06-18T13:58:15+11:00

When Surrogacy Isn’t Really Surrogacy
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When Surrogacy Isn’t Really Surrogacy

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When Surrogacy Isn’t Really Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:27:40+11:00

The surrogacy laws and other laws surrounding children, adoption and parentage is complex. There are several [...]

When Surrogacy Isn’t Really SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:27:40+11:00

International Surrogacy Arrangements
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International Surrogacy Arrangements

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International Surrogacy Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:27:48+11:00

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

International Surrogacy ArrangementsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:27:48+11:00

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

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Why Aren’t Surrogacy Agreements Enforceable?

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:27:54+11:00

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

Why Aren’t Surrogacy Agreements Enforceable?Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:27:54+11:00

Surrogate Age Limits
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Surrogate Age Limits

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Surrogate Age Limits

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:28:14+11:00

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

Surrogate Age LimitsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:28:14+11:00

Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage Orders
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Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage Orders

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Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage Orders

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:28:53+11:00

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

Commercial Surrogacy and Parentage OrdersSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:28:53+11:00

Applying for a Parentage Order
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Applying for a Parentage Order

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Applying for a Parentage Order

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:29:00+11:00

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

Applying for a Parentage OrderSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:29:00+11:00

Parenting Orders and Parentage Orders
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Parenting Orders and Parentage Orders

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Parenting Orders and Parentage Orders

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:29:08+11:00

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

Parenting Orders and Parentage OrdersSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:29:08+11:00

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

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Why Surrogacy Agreements are not like Contracts

Sarah Jefford2021-06-09T16:54:16+11:00

Why are surrogacy agreements not like contracts? How can we write our own? A surrogacy agreement [...]

Why Surrogacy Agreements are not like ContractsSarah Jefford2021-06-09T16:54:16+11:00

Surrogacy in the ACT
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Surrogacy in the ACT

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Surrogacy in the ACT

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:25+11:00

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

Surrogacy in the ACTSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:25+11:00

Surrogacy in New South Wales
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Surrogacy in New South Wales

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Surrogacy in New South Wales

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:32+11:00

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

Surrogacy in New South WalesSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:32+11:00

Surrogacy in the Northern Territory
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Surrogacy in the Northern Territory

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Surrogacy in the Northern Territory

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:38+11:00

In the Northern Territory, surrogacy is neither legal or illegal. This is because there are no [...]

Surrogacy in the Northern TerritorySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:38+11:00

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

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Northern Territory Surrogacy Law Reform Update

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:46+11:00

The Northern Territory Government has promised to introduce new surrogacy legislation in the coming year. There [...]

Northern Territory Surrogacy Law Reform UpdateSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:46+11:00

Surrogacy in Queensland
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Surrogacy in Queensland

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Surrogacy in Queensland

Sarah Jefford2021-06-08T17:01:27+11:00

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

Surrogacy in QueenslandSarah Jefford2021-06-08T17:01:27+11:00

Surrogacy in South Australia
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Surrogacy in South Australia

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Surrogacy in South Australia

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:59+11:00

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

Surrogacy in South AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:30:59+11:00

Surrogacy in Tasmania
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Surrogacy in Tasmania

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Surrogacy in Tasmania

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:31:18+11:00

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

Surrogacy in TasmaniaSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:31:18+11:00

Surrogacy in Victoria
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Surrogacy in Victoria

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Surrogacy in Victoria

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:32:52+11:00

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

Surrogacy in VictoriaSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:32:52+11:00

Surrogacy Western Australia
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Surrogacy Western Australia

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Surrogacy Western Australia

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:32:59+11:00

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

Surrogacy Western AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:32:59+11:00

Conception, Consent and Death
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Conception, Consent and Death

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Conception, Consent and Death

Sarah Jefford2021-06-09T16:56:03+11:00

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

Conception, Consent and DeathSarah Jefford2021-06-09T16:56:03+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:17+11:00

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

8 Tips to a Positive Surrogacy JourneySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:17+11:00

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

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Gift Giving in Altruistic Surrogacy Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:24+11:00

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

Gift Giving in Altruistic Surrogacy ArrangementsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:24+11:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood
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The Surrogacy Sisterhood

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The Surrogacy Sisterhood

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:30+11:00

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

The Surrogacy SisterhoodSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:30+11:00

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?

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

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:37+11:00

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 Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:37+11:00

Kids and Surrogacy
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Kids and Surrogacy

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Kids and Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:44+11:00

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

Kids and SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:33:44+11:00

Surrogate Partners: The Unsung Heroes
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Surrogate Partners: The Unsung Heroes

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Surrogate Partners: The Unsung Heroes

Sarah Jefford2021-06-14T12:15:34+11:00

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

Surrogate Partners: The Unsung HeroesSarah Jefford2021-06-14T12:15:34+11:00

Books about Surrogacy
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Books about Surrogacy

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Books about Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:34:47+11:00

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

Books about SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:34:47+11:00

Planning a Surrogacy Birth
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Planning a Surrogacy Birth

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Planning a Surrogacy Birth

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:34:55+11:00

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

Planning a Surrogacy BirthSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:34:55+11:00

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

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Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth

Sarah Jefford2021-06-13T21:41:04+11:00

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

Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and BirthSarah Jefford2021-06-13T21:41:04+11:00

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

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The Importance of Surrogacy Birth Photography

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:35:07+11:00

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

The Importance of Surrogacy Birth PhotographySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:35:07+11:00

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

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Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy Baby

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:36:04+11:00

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

Milk and Feeding a Surrogacy BabySarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:36:04+11:00

The Fourth Trimester
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The Fourth Trimester

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The Fourth Trimester

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:36:10+11:00

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

The Fourth TrimesterSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:36:10+11:00

Registering a Surrogacy Birth
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Registering a Surrogacy Birth

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Registering a Surrogacy Birth

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:47:09+11:00

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

Registering a Surrogacy BirthSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:47:09+11:00

Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink
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Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink

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Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:28:54+11:00

Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink Big questions for birth parents and intended parents - who is eligible [...]

Surrogacy, Medicare and CentrelinkSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:28:54+11:00

Surrogacy and Parental Leave
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Surrogacy and Parental Leave

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Surrogacy and Parental Leave

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:25:44+11:00

Are intended parents and surrogates entitled to paid parental leave? Is surrogacy considered the same as [...]

Surrogacy and Parental LeaveSarah Jefford2021-06-06T19:25:44+11:00

Surrogacy Milestones & Celebrations
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Surrogacy Milestones & Celebrations

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Surrogacy Milestones & Celebrations

Sarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:53:04+11:00

Surrogacy Milestones and Celebrations When most people have a child, they celebrate milestones like a Baby [...]

Surrogacy Milestones & CelebrationsSarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:53:04+11:00

Finding Happiness Beyond Surrogacy
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Finding Happiness Beyond Surrogacy

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Finding Happiness Beyond Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:52:21+11:00

Finding Happiness Beyond Surrogacy Surrogacy can be all-consuming - for the intended parents, and the surrogate [...]

Finding Happiness Beyond SurrogacySarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:52:21+11:00

Egg Donation in Australia
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Egg Donation in Australia

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Egg Donation in Australia

Sarah Jefford2021-06-14T17:49:48+11:00

Egg donation in Australia is one of those topics that gets some interest on social media [...]

Egg Donation in AustraliaSarah Jefford2021-06-14T17:49:48+11:00

Sperm Donor or Dad – the case of Masson and Parsons
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Sperm Donor or Dad – the case of Masson and Parsons

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Sperm Donor or Dad – the case of Masson and Parsons

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:37:58+11:00

Sperm Donor or Dad? If you are a single woman or in a same sex couple [...]

Sperm Donor or Dad – the case of Masson and ParsonsSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:37:58+11:00

Joe Donor and the Consequences of Online Conception
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Joe Donor and the Consequences of Online Conception

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Joe Donor and the Consequences of Online Conception

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:38:03+11:00

Sperm donation options in Australia vary from friends and family, to online connections or clinic-recruited donors. [...]

Joe Donor and the Consequences of Online ConceptionSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:38:03+11:00