The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 10: Mike and Glenn. Mike and Glenn are gay dads that pursued surrogacy overseas initially. They his a few roadblocks and ultimately did not have any success. They eventually turned to Australian surrogacy – and at the time of recording were eagerly awaiting the birth of their daughter. They met their egg donor, Cass, and their surrogate Kate, in the Australian Surrogacy Community on Facebook.
You can also find Shannon Garner’s book about Australian surrogacy, Labour of Love, in all good bookstores and online. You can also find other books about surrogacy, for adults and children, in this post.
You can find out more information about some of the things we discussed, including:
- How to find a surrogate in Australia.
. - Surrogacy laws and what to expect from the legal requirements
. - If you’re a gay intended dad, you can find out more about gay dads and surrogacy here.
. - You can join the Gay Dads Facebook group.
. - If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, you can read more about it and book in for a free consult with me.
. - Mike and Glenn explored surrogacy in Mexico. You can read more about overseas surrogacy options for Australian intended parents, including gay dads.
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Sarah has published a book, More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to Surrogacy for Intended Parents and Surrogates, the only guide to surrogacy in Australia.
You can find more information in the free Surrogacy Handbook, reading articles in the Blog, by listening to more episodes of the Surrogacy Podcast. You can also book in for a consult with me below, and check out the legal services I provide.
Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford (she/her). I’m a family creation lawyer, practising in surrogacy and donor conception arrangements. I’m an IVF mum, an egg donor and a traditional surrogate, and I delivered a baby for two dads in 2018
I advocate for positive, best practice surrogacy arrangements within Australia, and provide support and education to help intended parents make informed decisions when pursuing overseas surrogacy.
