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Legal | Surrogacy in Australia

Understanding Surrogacy Agreements: What Australians Need to Know

Surrogacy is a deeply personal and legally complex process. For Australians embarking on this journey—whether domestically or internationally—a well-drafted surrogacy agreement is essential. This document protects all parties and sets out the expectations and responsibilities. Here’s what you need to …

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Surrogacy in Colombia

Part 2: Navigating Surrogacy in Colombia: A Comprehensive Guide for Intended Parents 

Colombia has quickly emerged as a popular surrogacy destination for intended parents worldwide, offering a balance of affordability, experienced agencies, and accessible healthcare options. With its growing reputation for quality programs, both gay and heterosexual couples are finding Colombia to …

Monday, 14 October 2024

Surrogacy in Australia

5 Key Factors Australians Should Consider In International Surrogacy Journeys 

For Australian intended parents, the decision to pursue surrogacy overseas can be both quite a daunting endeavour. Navigating different laws, financial obligations, and emotional preparations is a crucial part of this process. While surrogacy is well-established in countries like the …

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

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Surrogacy in Colombia

Part 1: A Journey to Colombia: Why Is it Increasingly Popular?

Colombia has been providing surrogacy to foreigners for around eight years. Initially, only one Bogota-based clinic was providing these services, so as demand increased, wait times for everything from donor matching to surrogate embryo transfers exploded. It meant that for …

Monday, 30 September 2024

Event Recap

Empowering Families: Highlights from Our Recent London and Dublin Events

Empowering Families: Highlights from Our Recent London and Dublin Events Last weekend, Growing Families hosted two highly successful Surrogacy & Egg Donation Information Days—one in London and the other in Dublin. These events provided a unique opportunity for intended parents …

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Fertility

Should Fertility Shows Let Anybody In?

Unfortunately a minority of surrogacy agencies are eager to profit from clients using false claims and without care about legal recognition of newborns. That they are enabled by fertility event promoters is terrifying. Sam Everingham reports. One gay UK couple …

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Donor | Providers

Egg Donation – Making your impossible dream come true

Manor Baby is an international leading egg donation company. For the past 15 years, we have had the honour and true privilege of bringing new smiles to life and accompanying over 5,500 intended parents in their journey to becoming families. …

Thursday, 29 August 2024

The Future of Family Building: Advances in Surrogacy for Gay Men

Surrogacy in Ireland

The Future of Family Building: Advances in Surrogacy for Gay Men

For many gay men, the dream of building a family is now more attainable than ever. Advances in surrogacy, coupled with evolving legal frameworks and growing societal acceptance, have opened new doors for gay men to become parents. In Ireland, …

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Surrogacy | Surrogacy in Ghana

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 story to tell. Why Mexico? But Mexico was also becoming increasingly popular, given its acceptance of gay singles and couples …

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

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Surrogacy in Ireland

The Many Paths to Parenthood: Exploring Options for Gay Men 

For many gay men, the desire to build a family is strong. In Ireland, there are now more options to make this dream a reality. Whether you’re just starting to think about parenthood or are actively exploring your options, understanding …

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Legal | Surrogacy

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 proper guidance, intended parents may find themselves entangled in legal issues that could have been avoided with a little foresight. …

Friday, 23 August 2024

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Surrogacy in Ireland

Essential Resources for LGBTQ+ Irish Citizens Engaging in Surrogacy

Embarking on a surrogacy journey as an LGBTQ+ single or couple from Ireland, whether domestically or internationally, requires guidance and professional support. This article explores essential resources and support networks available to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in Ireland considering international …

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

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