Sam Everingham, Author at Growing Families

Donor IVF

Why Donor IVF in Australia Feels So Hard—And How to Navigate It

For many intended parents in Australia, the decision to pursue donor-assisted reproduction is a deeply emotional one. But what often follows is a confronting process filled with unexpected challenges. Whether ...

Friday, 9 May 2025

Surrogacy

So Who Is Sam Everingham, Really?

For 14 years, I’ve worked quietly but relentlessly to improve access to safe, ethical surrogacy in Australia and around the world. My journey into this work began with a deeply ...

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Surrogacy in Colombia | Webinar Recording

Watch Webinar Recording: Colombia Surrogacy for Australians – Part 2

What Was Covered? We covered essential topics, including the legal landscape, costs, donor options, and real-life experiences from parents who have completed their journeys. How surrogate matching works & what ...

Monday, 28 April 2025

Surrogacy in Mexico | Webinar Recording

Watch Webinar Recording: Surrogacy in Mexico – A Guide for US Citizens

Why Mexico?An overview of the legal, logistical and cost advantages of doing surrogacy in Mexico, and how the landscape has evolved over the past decade. Agency Insights Maria Serrato from ...

Monday, 14 April 2025

International Surrogacy

The Realities of Cross-Border Surrogacy: Lessons from Darragh McCullough’s Experience

The recent experience of RTÉ presenter Darragh McCullough highlights the significant challenges faced by Irish intended parents navigating international surrogacy. While surrogacy offers a path to parenthood for those unable ...

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Surrogacy in the USA | Webinar Recording

Watch Webinar Recording: US Surrogacy – A Guide for Australians

Key Topics Covered: This webinar breaks down the surrogacy process in the USA—the most stable and legally secure destination for international intended parents. Learn: The Six Key Services – Agency roles, ...

Monday, 31 March 2025

International Surrogacy

The Rising Risks of Unregulated Surrogacy Agencies

I recently wrote an article shedding light on the growing issue of unregulated international surrogacy agencies exploiting desperate intended parents. In the article I talked about how some agencies mislead ...

Friday, 28 March 2025

Upcoming Partner Events

Exclusive Legal Insights on International Surrogacy

Deepen Your Expertise in International Surrogacy Law Watch the Recording of Our Exclusive Session for Industry Professionals As part of our recent UK/EU Surrogacy Conference in London, we introduced a ...

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Event Recap

Auckland & Sydney: A Weekend of Community, Connection, and Shared Journeys

Auckland & Sydney: A Weekend of Community, Connection, and Shared Journeys There’s something truly special about being in a room full of people who just get it. That’s exactly what ...

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Past Events

25/05/10 Surrogacy & Donor Conference – London 2025

Join us in London for the Surrogacy & Donor IVF Information Day. Gain expert insights, connect with professionals, and learn about surrogacy and egg donation options worldwide. Start your family-building journey with confidence.

Thursday, 6 February 2025

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