Preparing for a surrogacy birth Archives

Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford, an IVF Mum, egg donor, surrogate and family and surrogacy lawyer.

Welcome to the Surrogacy and Donor Conception Blog, The posts below are specifically to assist surrogates and intended parents with preparing for a surrogacy birth, with posts about pregnancy and birth planning, hospital arrangements, registering the birth, milk and feeding and the fourth trimester. You can find more posts on the main Blog page.

I have written a book, More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to Surrogacy for Intended Parents and Surrogates, which you can purchase in paperback or electronic versions.

You can also contact me and follow me on social media and make sure to listen to the Surrogacy Podcast, which shares stories from intended parents, surrogates and industry professionals.

Preparing for the Parentage Order
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Preparing for the Parentage Order

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Preparing for the Parentage Order

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:09+10:00

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

Preparing for the Parentage OrderSarah Jefford2021-06-06T20:19:09+10:00

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

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How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?

Sarah Jefford2022-11-10T08:27:33+11:00

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 Jefford2022-11-10T08:27:33+11:00

Planning a Surrogacy Birth
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Planning a Surrogacy Birth

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Planning a Surrogacy Birth

Sarah Jefford2022-12-31T16:44:55+11:00

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

Planning a Surrogacy BirthSarah Jefford2022-12-31T16:44:55+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 Jefford2021-07-22T14:02:00+10:00

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

Hospital Management of a Surrogacy Pregnancy and BirthSarah Jefford2021-07-22T14:02:00+10:00

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+10:00

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+10:00

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+10:00

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+10:00

The Surrogacy Fourth Trimester
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The Surrogacy Fourth Trimester

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The Surrogacy Fourth Trimester

Sarah Jefford2021-07-03T19:46:48+10:00

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

The Surrogacy Fourth TrimesterSarah Jefford2021-07-03T19:46:48+10:00

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+10:00

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+10:00

Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink
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Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink

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Surrogacy, Medicare and Centrelink

Sarah Jefford2022-11-11T13:46:30+11:00

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

Surrogacy, Medicare and CentrelinkSarah Jefford2022-11-11T13:46:30+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+10:00

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+10:00

Surrogacy Milestones & Celebrations
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Surrogacy Milestones & Celebrations

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Surrogacy Milestones & Celebrations

Sarah Jefford2022-07-13T09:59:25+10:00

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

Surrogacy Milestones & CelebrationsSarah Jefford2022-07-13T09:59:25+10:00

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+10:00

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+10:00

The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 50: Milestones & Rituals with Katrina Hale
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The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 50: Milestones & Rituals with Katrina Hale

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The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 50: Milestones & Rituals with Katrina Hale

Sarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:53:03+10:00

This is episode 50 of the Surrogacy Podcast, another Khale series episode with Katrina Hale, and [...]

The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 50: Milestones & Rituals with Katrina HaleSarah Jefford2021-06-11T18:53:03+10:00

The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 64: Birth Planning with Katrina Hale
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The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 64: Birth Planning with Katrina Hale

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The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 64: Birth Planning with Katrina Hale

Sarah Jefford2021-06-06T18:55:11+10:00

The Australian Surrogacy Podcast Episode 64: Birth Planning with Katrina Hale. In this episode, Katrina and [...]

The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 64: Birth Planning with Katrina HaleSarah Jefford2021-06-06T18:55:11+10:00

The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 66: The Fourth Trimester with Katrina Hale
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The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 66: The Fourth Trimester with Katrina Hale

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The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 66: The Fourth Trimester with Katrina Hale

Sarah Jefford2021-07-03T19:58:13+10:00

The Australian Surrogacy Podcast Episode 66: The Fourth Trimester with Katrina Hale. You might like to [...]

The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 66: The Fourth Trimester with Katrina HaleSarah Jefford2021-07-03T19:58:13+10:00