The Australian Surrogacy Podcast Episode 53: Kate. Kate is an intended parents from Western Australia, who is now the parent of Jack, who was born through surrogacy earlier this year. You may recall hearing from Kate’s surrogate, Michelle, in Episode 51. You can also read Michelle’s Amazing Surrogacy Story.
Kate was born with MRKH, (Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome, or born without a uterus) meaning she knew for many years that her only option for having a biological child was through surrogacy. She did her research, developed a friendship with Michelle and her family, and they progressed through the WA surrogacy process.
Whilst Michelle’s pregnancy with Jack was pretty smooth, the moments after the birth were pretty hairy. Kate now tells that story, from her perspective. What’s it like being an intended parent, watching your surrogate face birth complications that risk her well-being and life? And how are Kate and Kris going now, 4 months after becoming parents? And what’s their relationship like with Michelle and her family since the baby arrived?
If you are new to surrogacy, you can find out more in the free Surrogacy Handbook, and by listening to other episodes of the Surrogacy Podcast. You might also be interested in reading about:
- How to find a surrogate in Australia
. - Options for surrogacy in other countries
. - Considering becoming a surrogate yourself
. - Surrogacy in Western Australia, or in the other states.
Kate has recently joined Instagram, where she’s sharing her journey as a parent through surrogacy and saving the world with eco-friendliness.
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.
