Welcome to The SJ Conversations for the Australian Surrogacy Podcast, with surrogate and lawyer Sarah Jefford and parent-via-surrogacy and psychologist Sarah-Jayne Duryea. Join the SJs for an in-depth conversation about surrogacy, what to expect and how to manage the challenges and highlights of a surrogacy arrangement.
In Episode One of the SJ Conversations, we talked about the pre-surrogacy processes and how surrogacy teams can prepare for a positive experience and to manage the challenges during surrogacy and beyond.
Now in Episode Two, we’re diving deep into discussions about surrogacy pregnancy and birth and the challenges that surrogacy teams can face. We also talk about the different experiences of intended parents and surrogates.
You can find out more information about some of the things we discussed and visit Sarah-Jayne’s website for amazing articles including:
- The intended mother’s experience of surrogacy pregnancy.
. - Sarah-Jayne’s article on recognising and managing entitlement in surrogacy.
. - How to prepare for a surrogacy birth.
. - How to support your surrogate – Sarah-Jayne’s article is a must-read, and find out more about supporting your surrogate.
. - International surrogacy options for Australian intended parents.
Stay tuned for more episodes of the SJ Conversations.
Sarah has written a book, More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to Surrogacy for Intended Parents and Surrogates, which is 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 across Australia.
I’m an IVF mum, an egg donor and a traditional surrogate, and I delivered a baby for two dads in 2018.
