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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 ...

Friday, 9 May 2025

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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. ...

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

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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. ...

Friday, 28 March 2025

1 Process | 5 Legal

Why Legal Regulation is Crucial for Surrogacy

As someone deeply invested in the future of surrogacy, I despaired watching the recent Al Jazeera investigation, The Philippines: Wombs ...

Friday, 15 November 2024

1 Process | Community & Support | Surrogacy in Europe | Surrogacy in Ghana | Surrogacy in Mexico

From Germany to Mexico to Ghana – One Father’s Odyssey to Building Family

Ten weeks ago, Growing Families discovered a longtime colleague in the fertility sector – Florian Joos – who had a ...

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

1 Process | 5 Legal | Practical Guidance | Surrogacy in the UK

Legal Pitfalls of Surrogacy You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Navigating surrogacy across borders can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding the intricate legal landscape. Without ...

Friday, 23 August 2024

1 Process | 6 Medical

Navigating the complexities of gamete and embryo transportation

For many people embarking on a family-building journey internationally, transporting sperm, eggs, or embryos becomes a necessary step. Whether you’re ...

Thursday, 8 August 2024

1 Process | Practical Guidance | Surrogacy in the USA

Choosing the Right Surrogacy Agency Abroad: A Guide for Irish Citizens

Embarking on the journey of international surrogacy is a significant decision for many Irish citizens. Central to this decision is ...

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

1 Process | News & Updates | Practical Guidance | Surrogacy in Ireland

Exploring Surrogacy for Irish Citizens

Surrogacy in Ireland operates within a unique legal context. Ireland lacks specific legislation on surrogacy, resulting in existing laws recognizing only the biological father as a legal parent. This legal ambiguity complicates the process for intended parents who face uncertainties about their rights.

Tuesday, 2 July 2024

1 Process | Practical Guidance | Surrogacy in Ireland

Surrogacy Abroad – What Irish Citizens Need to Know

Since Growing Families ran its first education event in Ireland in 2016 for infertile couples looking at donor or surrogacy ...

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

1 Process

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

Why Legal Regulation is Crucial for Surrogacy

As someone deeply invested in the future of surrogacy, I despaired watching the recent Al Jazeera investigation, The Philippines: Wombs ...

From Germany to Mexico to Ghana – One Father’s Odyssey to Building Family

Ten weeks ago, Growing Families discovered a longtime colleague in the fertility sector – Florian Joos – who had a ...

Legal Pitfalls of Surrogacy You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Navigating surrogacy across borders can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding the intricate legal landscape. Without ...

Navigating the complexities of gamete and embryo transportation

For many people embarking on a family-building journey internationally, transporting sperm, eggs, or embryos becomes a necessary step. Whether you’re ...

Choosing the Right Surrogacy Agency Abroad: A Guide for Irish Citizens

Embarking on the journey of international surrogacy is a significant decision for many Irish citizens. Central to this decision is ...

Exploring Surrogacy for Irish Citizens

Surrogacy Abroad – What Irish Citizens Need to Know

Since Growing Families ran its first education event in Ireland in 2016 for infertile couples looking at donor or surrogacy ...

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