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Make a Submission! Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws
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Make a Submission! Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws

Australia, Blog, Law reform, News

Make a Submission! Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws

Sarah Jefford2025-06-15T17:39:22+10:00

The Australian government announced a review of Australia's surrogacy laws and the Australian Law Reform Commission [...]

Make a Submission! Review of Australia’s surrogacy lawsSarah Jefford2025-06-15T17:39:22+10:00

Surrogacy expos and trade shows
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Surrogacy expos and trade shows

Agencies and Services, Blog, Events, IVF, News, Surrogacy

Surrogacy expos and trade shows

Sarah Jefford2025-06-04T17:26:52+10:00

In the evolving landscape of fertility and surrogacy, and commercial surrogacy expos and international shows have [...]

Surrogacy expos and trade showsSarah Jefford2025-06-04T17:26:52+10:00

Surrogacy Pre-birth Orders & Transfers of Parentage
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Surrogacy Pre-birth Orders & Transfers of Parentage

America, Australia, Birth registration, Blog, Churchill Fellowship, Law reform, Parentage Order, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy Pre-birth Orders & Transfers of Parentage

Sarah Jefford2025-06-02T17:27:59+10:00

One way to make surrogacy more accessible in Australia is to harmonise the laws across the [...]

Surrogacy Pre-birth Orders & Transfers of ParentageSarah Jefford2025-06-02T17:27:59+10:00

Writers Block? What to submit to the Surrogacy Law Review
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Writers Block? What to submit to the Surrogacy Law Review

Agencies and Services, Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Law reform, Parentage Order, Surrogacy

Writers Block? What to submit to the Surrogacy Law Review

Sarah Jefford2025-06-15T17:37:59+10:00

You may have heard that the Australian Law Reform Commission surrogacy law review. Submissions are due [...]

Writers Block? What to submit to the Surrogacy Law ReviewSarah Jefford2025-06-15T17:37:59+10:00

Best Practice & Ethical Surrogacy
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Best Practice & Ethical Surrogacy

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

Best Practice & Ethical Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2025-05-17T18:17:09+10:00

Best practice and ethical surrogacy - what is it, how we do go about it, and [...]

Best Practice & Ethical SurrogacySarah Jefford2025-05-17T18:17:09+10:00

The Best & Worst of Surrogacy: Secrets We Keep Podcast
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The Best & Worst of Surrogacy: Secrets We Keep Podcast

Agencies and Services, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, Law reform, Surrogacy, Surrogacy Sisterhood

The Best & Worst of Surrogacy: Secrets We Keep Podcast

Sarah Jefford2025-06-04T17:26:10+10:00

The best and worst of surrogacy. LiSTNR has published a podcast as part of the Secrets [...]

The Best & Worst of Surrogacy: Secrets We Keep PodcastSarah Jefford2025-06-04T17:26:10+10:00

Surrogacy and Financial Compensation
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Surrogacy and Financial Compensation

Altruistic surrogacy, America, Australia, Blog, Churchill Fellowship, Commercial surrogacy, Feminism, Law reform, Surrogacy

Surrogacy and Financial Compensation

Sarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:31:36+10:00

Let's talk about surrogacy financial compensation. I presented on this topic at the International Surrogacy Forum [...]

Surrogacy and Financial CompensationSarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:31:36+10:00

Birthright citizenship and US surrogacy
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Birthright citizenship and US surrogacy

America, Blog, Intended parent, International surrogacy, Law reform

Birthright citizenship and US surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2025-05-16T09:12:49+10:00

For many Australian intended parents, the United States offers a reliable, legally supported pathway to parenthood [...]

Birthright citizenship and US surrogacySarah Jefford2025-05-16T09:12:49+10:00

The Consequences of Criminalising Commercial Surrogacy
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The Consequences of Criminalising Commercial Surrogacy

Blog, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, New South Wales, Queensland, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws

The Consequences of Criminalising Commercial Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2025-05-11T08:39:27+10:00

Consequences of criminalising commercial surrogacy The case of Lloyd & Compton has once again illustrated the [...]

The Consequences of Criminalising Commercial SurrogacySarah Jefford2025-05-11T08:39:27+10:00

Regulating Surrogacy Matching Services
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Regulating Surrogacy Matching Services

Agencies and Services, Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Churchill Fellowship, Law reform, Surrogacy, Surrogacy laws

Regulating Surrogacy Matching Services

Sarah Jefford2025-05-10T15:02:50+10:00

Like any industry, surrogacy matching services need to be regulated to ensure best practice and to [...]

Regulating Surrogacy Matching ServicesSarah Jefford2025-05-10T15:02:50+10:00

Fertility Law & Ethics Conference Melbourne 2025 – registrations open
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Fertility Law & Ethics Conference Melbourne 2025 – registrations open

Australia, Blog, Events, News, Resources, Surrogacy

Fertility Law & Ethics Conference Melbourne 2025 – registrations open

Sarah Jefford2025-05-29T17:50:08+10:00

I am beyond excited to be spearheading the inaugural Fertility Law & Ethics conference to be [...]

Fertility Law & Ethics Conference Melbourne 2025 – registrations openSarah Jefford2025-05-29T17:50:08+10:00

Sarah’s home!
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Sarah’s home!

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Sarah’s home!

Sarah Jefford2025-05-21T11:02:03+10:00

Sarah's home After 15 flights, thousands of air miles and many hours in airports, Sarah's home [...]

Sarah’s home!Sarah Jefford2025-05-21T11:02:03+10:00

Child-free surrogate approved for surrogacy in Victoria
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Child-free surrogate approved for surrogacy in Victoria

Blog, News, Qualifying for surrogacy, Surrogacy, Surrogacy process, Surrogate, Victoria

Child-free surrogate approved for surrogacy in Victoria

Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T12:24:48+10:00

In Victorian surrogacy news, a child-free surrogate has been approved to be a surrogate for Victorian [...]

Child-free surrogate approved for surrogacy in VictoriaSarah Jefford2025-05-04T12:24:48+10:00

Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws
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Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws

Australia, Blog, Law reform, News

Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws

Sarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:39:42+10:00

The Australian government announced a review of Australia's surrogacy laws. The Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced on [...]

Review of Australia’s surrogacy lawsSarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:39:42+10:00

Surrogacy Australia Support Service
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Surrogacy Australia Support Service

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Surrogacy Australia Support Service

Sarah Jefford2023-12-15T09:05:04+11:00

Are you thinking about signing up to the Surrogacy Australia Support Service (SASS), or an agency [...]

Surrogacy Australia Support ServiceSarah Jefford2023-12-15T09:05:04+11:00

500 Australian Surrogacy Arrangements
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500 Australian Surrogacy Arrangements

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, News, Relationships, Resources, Surrogacy

500 Australian Surrogacy Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2024-11-30T19:39:37+11:00

The greatest privilege of my time as a surrogacy lawyer is to work with intended parents [...]

500 Australian Surrogacy ArrangementsSarah Jefford2024-11-30T19:39:37+11:00

Statement regarding Monash IVF embryo mix-up
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Statement regarding Monash IVF embryo mix-up

Australia, Blog, Donor conception, Infertility, IVF, Motherhood, News

Statement regarding Monash IVF embryo mix-up

Sarah Jefford2025-06-10T13:54:33+10:00

April 2025 - Monash IVF in Queensland has admitted to transferring the wrong embryo to a [...]

Statement regarding Monash IVF embryo mix-upSarah Jefford2025-06-10T13:54:33+10:00

Surrogacy Case Updates
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Surrogacy Case Updates

Australia, Blog, News, Resources

Surrogacy Case Updates

Sarah Jefford2025-05-06T00:30:40+10:00

Surrogacy Case Updates - 2025 As one of only a few surrogacy lawyers in Australia, it [...]

Surrogacy Case UpdatesSarah Jefford2025-05-06T00:30:40+10:00

Surrogacy in England
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Surrogacy in England

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Churchill Fellowship, International surrogacy, Law reform, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy in England

Sarah Jefford2025-04-09T03:27:35+10:00

This week I explored surrogacy in England. I am travelling on a Churchill Fellowship between March [...]

Surrogacy in EnglandSarah Jefford2025-04-09T03:27:35+10:00

Surrogacy & Law Reform in Ireland
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Surrogacy & Law Reform in Ireland

Blog, Churchill Fellowship, International surrogacy, Law reform

Surrogacy & Law Reform in Ireland

Sarah Jefford2025-04-02T09:28:46+11:00

I am travelling on a Churchill Fellowship between March and May 2025, to research best practice [...]

Surrogacy & Law Reform in IrelandSarah Jefford2025-04-02T09:28:46+11:00

A Vision for Surrogacy in Australia
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A Vision for Surrogacy in Australia

Australia, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, Law reform, Surrogacy

A Vision for Surrogacy in Australia

Sarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:38:25+10:00

A vision for surrogacy in Australia. I've thought about surrogacy and all its complexities, and written [...]

A Vision for Surrogacy in AustraliaSarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:38:25+10:00

The Churchill Fellowship
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The Churchill Fellowship

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The Churchill Fellowship

Sarah Jefford2025-03-07T12:42:40+11:00

Sarah Jefford OAM is honoured to be have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship from the Winston [...]

The Churchill FellowshipSarah Jefford2025-03-07T12:42:40+11:00

The International Surrogacy Forum
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The International Surrogacy Forum

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Churchill Fellowship, Commercial surrogacy, Law reform, News

The International Surrogacy Forum

Sarah Jefford2025-03-25T21:25:02+11:00

I'm overseas on my much-anticipated Churchill Fellowship, and this week was in Cape Town for the [...]

The International Surrogacy ForumSarah Jefford2025-03-25T21:25:02+11:00

Surrogacy Law Reform Campaigning
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Surrogacy Law Reform Campaigning

Australia, Blog, Law reform, LGTQIA+, Surrogacy laws

Surrogacy Law Reform Campaigning

Sarah Jefford2025-02-11T18:13:29+11:00

It's time for some surrogacy law reform campaigning! You might have heard that the Australian government [...]

Surrogacy Law Reform CampaigningSarah Jefford2025-02-11T18:13:29+11:00

2024 Surrogacy Year in Review
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2024 Surrogacy Year in Review

Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Blog, New South Wales, News

2024 Surrogacy Year in Review

Sarah Jefford2024-12-04T19:09:24+11:00

Looking back, 2024 surrogacy has been big for events, law reform and things happening in the [...]

2024 Surrogacy Year in ReviewSarah Jefford2024-12-04T19:09:24+11:00

Conflicting Interests in Surrogacy
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Conflicting Interests in Surrogacy

Agencies and Services, Blog, International surrogacy, Surrogacy

Conflicting Interests in Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2025-05-03T13:45:05+10:00

Conflicting interests are prevalent in the surrogacy industry. Intended parents are interested in having a baby, [...]

Conflicting Interests in SurrogacySarah Jefford2025-05-03T13:45:05+10:00

The Pope on Surrogacy: One Year On
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The Pope on Surrogacy: One Year On

Blog, Law reform, News, Surrogacy

The Pope on Surrogacy: One Year On

Sarah Jefford2025-01-08T17:27:28+11:00

Since we heard from the Pope on surrogacy in 2024, the world's attention has continued to [...]

The Pope on Surrogacy: One Year OnSarah Jefford2025-01-08T17:27:28+11:00

NSW Parentage Orders for International Surrogacy
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NSW Parentage Orders for International Surrogacy

Blog, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, Law reform, New South Wales, News, Parentage Order

NSW Parentage Orders for International Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2025-05-01T10:40:06+10:00

Are NSW parentage orders available for children born via international surrogacy? Recent changes in NSW with [...]

NSW Parentage Orders for International SurrogacySarah Jefford2025-05-01T10:40:06+10:00

Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in Australia
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Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in Australia

Australia, Birth and beyond, Blog, Hospital, Law reform, News, Pregnancy, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Resources, Surrogacy

Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in Australia

Sarah Jefford2024-12-12T08:22:36+11:00

🚨 Call for Participants: Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in Australia! 🚨 Are you a surrogate, [...]

Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-12-12T08:22:36+11:00

Surrogacy Case Updates
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Surrogacy Case Updates

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, Law reform, News, Resources, Surrogacy laws, Written Agreements

Surrogacy Case Updates

Sarah Jefford2025-05-05T01:44:07+10:00

Surrogacy Case Updates As one of only a few surrogacy lawyers in Australia, it can be [...]

Surrogacy Case UpdatesSarah Jefford2025-05-05T01:44:07+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 Jefford2024-12-14T13:15:35+11:00

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 Jefford2024-12-14T13:15:35+11:00

Reforming Surrogacy in NSW
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Reforming Surrogacy in NSW

Altruistic surrogacy, Blog, Law reform, New South Wales, Surrogacy laws

Reforming Surrogacy in NSW

Sarah Jefford2024-12-13T20:42:27+11:00

Reforming surrogacy in NSW. The New South Wales Surrogacy Act is being reviewed by the NSW [...]

Reforming Surrogacy in NSWSarah Jefford2024-12-13T20:42:27+11:00

Response to the Pope on Surrogacy
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Response to the Pope on Surrogacy

Blog, Feminism

Response to the Pope on Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2024-12-05T08:47:18+11:00

Sarah wrote an Opinion piece for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald in January 2024, in [...]

Response to the Pope on SurrogacySarah Jefford2024-12-05T08:47:18+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, Finding a surrogate, Surrogacy process

How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T19:05:43+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 Jefford2024-11-24T19:05:43+11:00

Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2024-11-03T15:54:25+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 Jefford2024-11-03T15:54:25+11:00

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 Jefford2024-07-19T15:27:34+10:00

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

The Surrogacy Process in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:27:34+10:00

Surrogacy births in Australia
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Surrogacy births in Australia

Altruistic surrogacy, Australia, Blog, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, News, Resources, Surrogacy

Surrogacy births in Australia

Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T18:21:56+11:00

How many surrogacy births are there in Australia each year? There are between 130 and 150 [...]

Surrogacy births in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-11-24T18:21:56+11:00

Can I Be a Surrogate in Australia?
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Can I Be a Surrogate in Australia?

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

Can I Be a Surrogate in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2025-01-15T11:42:24+11:00

Can I be a surrogate? Many women who consider whether to be a surrogate assume they [...]

Can I Be a Surrogate in Australia?Sarah Jefford2025-01-15T11:42:24+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 Jefford2024-12-06T14:21:34+11:00

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

Surrogacy Laws in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-12-06T14:21:34+11:00

Surrogacy in Australia Costs
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Surrogacy in Australia Costs

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

Surrogacy in Australia Costs

Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:12:24+10:00

Surrogacy in Australia costs- what do intended parents need to pay for in surrogacy in Australia? [...]

Surrogacy in Australia CostsSarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:12:24+10:00

International Surrogacy Options
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International Surrogacy Options

Agencies and Services, America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Commercial surrogacy, International surrogacy, Surrogacy, Ukraine

International Surrogacy Options

Sarah Jefford2025-05-13T11:17:57+10:00

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

International Surrogacy OptionsSarah Jefford2025-05-13T11:17:57+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 Jefford2024-07-19T15:13:47+10:00

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

Sharing Your Story for SurrogacySarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:13:47+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 Jefford2024-07-21T10:35:48+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 Jefford2024-07-21T10:35:48+10:00

Traditional Surrogacy in Australia
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Traditional Surrogacy in Australia

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

Traditional Surrogacy in Australia

Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T10:23:52+10:00

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

Traditional Surrogacy in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-07-21T10:23:52+10:00

Conceiving at Home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey Baster
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Conceiving at Home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey Baster

Blog, Donor conception, Sperm donor, Surrogacy, Traditional surrogacy

Conceiving at Home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey Baster

Sarah Jefford2024-12-27T16:48:35+11:00

Conceiving at home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey Baster Are you thinking of conceiving at [...]

Conceiving at Home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey BasterSarah Jefford2024-12-27T16:48:35+11:00

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 Jefford2024-11-24T14:43:20+11:00

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

The Surrogacy Process ChartSarah Jefford2024-11-24T14:43:20+11:00

How much does surrogacy cost in Australia?
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How much does surrogacy cost in Australia?

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

How much does surrogacy cost in Australia?

Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:41:55+10:00

How much does surrogacy cost in Australia? Australian intended parents are always keen to know how [...]

How much does surrogacy cost in Australia?Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:41:55+10:00

Surrogacy Counselling in Australia
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Surrogacy Counselling in Australia

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

Surrogacy Counselling in Australia

Sarah Jefford2024-07-11T12:40:41+10:00

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

Surrogacy Counselling in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-07-11T12:40:41+10:00

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad in Australia
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Surrogacy as a Gay Dad in Australia

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

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad in Australia

Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T19:07:00+11:00

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

Surrogacy as a Gay Dad in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-11-24T19:07:00+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, Preparing for a surrogacy birth, Surrogacy

How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?

Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T10:31:16+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 Jefford2024-07-21T10:31:16+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:49:28+11:00

Will the surrogate keep the baby? One of the first questions asked by intended parents considering [...]

Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:49:28+11:00

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 Jefford2025-05-01T02:46:30+10:00

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

Compensated or Commercial Surrogacy?Sarah Jefford2025-05-01T02:46:30+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:25:05+11:00

Can we do surrogacy with my friend who lives overseas? Can she travel to Australia to [...]

Surrogacy with an overseas friendSarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:25:05+11:00

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

Agencies and Services, Blog, International surrogacy, News

Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.

Sarah Jefford2025-05-15T13:59:29+10:00

Photo credit: Hermes Rivera Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here. There was much reporting on [...]

Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.Sarah Jefford2025-05-15T13:59:29+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 Jefford2024-07-16T14:50:44+10:00

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

Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?Sarah Jefford2024-07-16T14:50:44+10:00

Connecting With A Surrogate
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Connecting With A Surrogate

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Connecting With A Surrogate

Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:14:35+10:00

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

Connecting With A SurrogateSarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:14:35+10:00

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy
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Surrogate Bodily Autonomy

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

Surrogate Bodily Autonomy

Sarah Jefford2024-07-27T09:28:37+10:00

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

Surrogate Bodily AutonomySarah Jefford2024-07-27T09:28:37+10:00

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

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

So You Want to Be a Surrogate?

Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T11:23:08+10:00

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

So You Want to Be a Surrogate?Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T11:23:08+10:00

Australian Surrogacy Statistics
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Australian Surrogacy Statistics

Australia, Blog, News, Relationships, Surrogacy

Australian Surrogacy Statistics

Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T18:18:53+11:00

Australian surrogacy statistics collected between 2021-2023. How common is surrogacy in Australia? I have gathered statistics [...]

Australian Surrogacy StatisticsSarah Jefford2024-11-24T18:18:53+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 Jefford2024-03-29T13:39:28+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 Jefford2024-03-29T13:39:28+11:00

Setting Expectations For Surrogacy Journeys
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Setting Expectations For Surrogacy Journeys

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

Setting Expectations For Surrogacy Journeys

Sarah Jefford2025-02-14T16:39:56+11:00

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

Setting Expectations For Surrogacy JourneysSarah Jefford2025-02-14T16:39:56+11:00

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

Agencies and Services, America, Australia, Blog, Canada, Costs of surrogacy, International surrogacy, Ukraine

Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with Surrogacy

Sarah Jefford2025-05-14T12:11:30+10:00

Growing families surrogacy is an option, and you may be forgiven for thinking that everyone you talk [...]

Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with SurrogacySarah Jefford2025-05-14T12:11:30+10:00

When Surrogacy Goes Wrong
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When Surrogacy Goes Wrong

Australia, Blog, Counselling, Relationships, Surrogacy

When Surrogacy Goes Wrong

Sarah Jefford2024-08-07T12:52:12+10:00

Surrogacy isn't always sunshine and roses. Sometimes, surrogacy goes wrong. Even when it is good, the [...]

When Surrogacy Goes WrongSarah Jefford2024-08-07T12:52:12+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 Jefford2024-03-29T13:26:00+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 Jefford2024-03-29T13:26:00+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:40:37+11:00

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

Expectations for Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:40:37+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:41:13+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:41:13+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:42:07+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:42:07+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:18:45+11:00

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

Co-Parenting ArrangementsSarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:18:45+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 Jefford2024-07-29T13:47:17+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 Jefford2024-07-29T13:47:17+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

Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:19:43+11:00

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

Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond ExhaustionSarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:19:43+11:00

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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:20:13+11:00

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

Medicare for surrogacy: law reform neededSarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:20:13+11:00

Surrogacy law reform in Australia.
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Surrogacy law reform in Australia.

Australia, Blog, Law reform, Surrogacy

Surrogacy law reform in Australia.

Sarah Jefford2024-12-06T14:21:06+11:00

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

Surrogacy law reform in Australia.Sarah Jefford2024-12-06T14:21:06+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 Jefford2024-11-02T08:37:47+11:00

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

Are We All Equal?Sarah Jefford2024-11-02T08:37:47+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 Jefford2024-07-11T13:01:09+10:00

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

Surrogacy Information Sharing and PrivacySarah Jefford2024-07-11T13:01:09+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:21:05+11:00

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

Babies born through surrogacy in 2022Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:21:05+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 Jefford2024-06-29T15:54:18+10:00

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

Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!Sarah Jefford2024-06-29T15:54:18+10:00

ACT Surrogacy Law Reform 2023
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ACT Surrogacy Law Reform 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Blog, Law reform, Surrogacy

ACT Surrogacy Law Reform 2023

Sarah Jefford2024-06-29T15:38:30+10:00

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

ACT Surrogacy Law Reform 2023Sarah Jefford2024-06-29T15:38:30+10:00

Surrogacy Information Seminar in Ipswich
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Surrogacy Information Seminar in Ipswich

Australia, Blog, Events, News, Queensland

Surrogacy Information Seminar in Ipswich

Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T08:34:51+10:00

We are excited to present a surrogacy information seminar in Ipswich, Queensland, on Thursday 29 August [...]

Surrogacy Information Seminar in IpswichSarah Jefford2024-07-21T08:34:51+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 Jefford2025-05-13T09:28:02+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 Jefford2025-05-13T09:28:02+10:00

Surrogacy and the Media
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Surrogacy and the Media

Blog, News

Surrogacy and the Media

Sarah Jefford2024-07-11T13:08:42+10:00

Surrogacy and the media - what are the benefits and consequences? Are you thinking of sharing [...]

Surrogacy and the MediaSarah Jefford2024-07-11T13:08:42+10:00

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update
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Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update

Blog, Law reform, Victoria

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update

Sarah Jefford2024-07-27T11:10:14+10:00

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

Victorian Surrogacy Regulations UpdateSarah Jefford2024-07-27T11:10:14+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 Jefford2025-02-14T16:28:14+11:00

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

Surrogacy and Social MediaSarah Jefford2025-02-14T16:28:14+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:21:54+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:21:54+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:22:19+11:00

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

Importing and Exporting EmbryosSarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:22:19+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 Jefford2025-01-07T13:19:18+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 Jefford2025-01-07T13:19:18+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 Jefford2024-11-24T17:35:51+11:00

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

Gestational Surrogacy in AustraliaSarah Jefford2024-11-24T17:35:51+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, Resources, Surrogacy

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers

Sarah Jefford2024-07-23T22:14:37+10:00

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

Surrogacy Information for Healthcare ProvidersSarah Jefford2024-07-23T22:14:37+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:26:35+11:00

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

Supporting Your Surrogate and FamilySarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:26:35+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:24:10+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:24:10+11:00

The 2024 Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat
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The 2024 Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Blog, Surrogacy Sisterhood

The 2024 Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Sarah Jefford2024-10-26T19:47:11+11:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat returns in September 2024! You can read the full Retreat flier here. [...]

The 2024 Surrogacy Sisterhood RetreatSarah Jefford2024-10-26T19:47:11+11:00

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 Jefford2024-07-23T13:50:56+10:00

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

Single Parent SurrogacySarah Jefford2024-07-23T13:50:56+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 Jefford2024-03-29T13:41:01+11:00

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

DIY Parentage Order: You Can Do It!Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:41:01+11:00

Donor Agreements
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Donor Agreements

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Donor Agreements

Sarah Jefford2024-07-01T11:17:08+10:00

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

Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2024-07-01T11:17:08+10:00

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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:45:34+11:00

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

Sperm Donor Agreement Legal AdviceSarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:45:34+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 Jefford2024-04-01T14:27:10+11:00

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

Egg Donor AgreementsSarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:27:10+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, Surrogacy, Surrogacy Sisterhood, Surrogate, Traditional surrogacy

One Year On: My Surrogacy Story

Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:55:37+11:00

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

One Year On: My Surrogacy StorySarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:55:37+11:00

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat
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The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Blog, I want to be a surrogate, Surrogacy Sisterhood

The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat

Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:47:51+11:00

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

The Surrogacy Sisterhood RetreatSarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:47:51+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 Jefford2025-05-14T13:48:27+10:00

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

Do Surrogates Get Paid in Australia?Sarah Jefford2025-05-14T13:48:27+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 Jefford2024-04-01T13:49:41+11:00

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

Surrogacy Without a LawyerSarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:49:41+11:00

International Surrogacy Arrangements
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International Surrogacy Arrangements

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

International Surrogacy Arrangements

Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:50:17+11:00

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

International Surrogacy ArrangementsSarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:50:17+11:00