The Australian Surrogacy Podcast Episode 8: Hayley. Hayley was a gestational surrogate in Western Australia, and met her intended parents online. Not everything went smoothly in Hayley’s surrogacy journey, and particularly during the last trimester. Hayley relied on her parents, as well as the intended parents, to support them through the last challenging weeks of pregnancy. Hayley has some great advice for anyone exploring surrogacy and for how to make sure you have a positive experience.
Surrogacy is legal in Western Australia, but only for single women and ‘opposite sex’ couples, not single men or same sex male couples. This may change in the coming few years (hopefully!) after a review recommended law reform to bring the state into line with the rest of Australia.
You can find out more information about some of the things we discussed, including:
- How to find a surrogate in Australia.
. - Western Australia surrogacy laws, and more broadly the other state surrogacy laws and what to expect from the legal requirements
. - If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, you can read more about it and book in for a free consult with me.
. - Overseas surrogacy options for Australian intended parents.
Sarah is a surrogacy lawyer and 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. Sarah has been a surrogacy lawyer for many surrogacy arrangements in Perth and across Western Australia.
You can find more information in the free Surrogacy Handbook, reading articles in the Blog, by listening to more episodes of the Podcast. You can also book in for a consult with me below.
Sarah can assist with surrogacy arrangements across all states, including Adelaide and South Australia and cross-border arrangements. You can contact me here. All consults are conducted over Zoom and email.
Sarah can also assist with Parentage Order applications in Western Australia.
You can 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.
