Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford, an IVF Mum, egg donor, surrogate and family creation (surrogacy and donor conception) lawyer.
Welcome to the Surrogacy and Donor Conception Blog, with posts about surrogacy, donor conception, laws, news items, and my personal experiences as a donor and surrogate. You can scroll through the blog, or search by category or keyword below.
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.
You can see details of the legal services I provide, including Australian and international surrogacy legal advice, parentage orders, donor agreements and co-parenting agreements.
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Donor Conception and the End of Anonymity
I recently attended the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority [...]
Feminism and Surrogacy
Feminism and surrogacy. A core belief of any feminist, [...]
Making a Baby After Death: Posthumous Use of Gametes
Making a Baby After Death: Posthumous Use of Gametes [...]
Who Owns an Embryo?
Who owns an embryo? Is an embryo treated like [...]
Surrogacy and Fertility Bulletin – January 2020
Looking for updates for all things surrogacy and fertility, [...]
Surrogacy and Fertility Bulletin – March 2020
Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin - March 2020 Looking for [...]
Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin – April 2021
It's been awhile since I've done a surrogacy and [...]
Innovator of the Year – Australian Law Awards Finalist
I am proud as punch to be named as [...]
Surrogacy Statistics 2021
In 2021, gathered statistics for surrogacy arrangements across Australia, [...]
National Family Law Conference 2022: Surrogacy & Best Interests of the Child
I was delighted to present at the National Family [...]
The Surrogacy Sisterhood Day 2019
Our Surrogacy Sisterhood Day was held on 1 [...]
Victorian Law Reform Update
Victorian law reform of IVF, donor and surrogacy laws [...]
Western Australia Surrogacy Law Reform
West Australians, particularly single and gay men, have long [...]