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Surrogacy in the USA

Why the USA Remains the Top Surrogacy Destination for Australians in 2025

Starting a family through surrogacy is one of the most important journeys you’ll ever take — and choosing the right destination matters. While a growing number of Australians are exploring alternative options, the United States continues to stand out as …

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Success Story

Case Study: Tamara’s Journey 
to Parenthood Through Surrogacy 

Summary  This case study follows Tamara’s journey through the complexities of surrogacy after years of navigating infertility treatments. Highlighting her emotional struggles, the transformative experience with Growing Families, and her newfound perspective on family building, this narrative showcases the critical …

Thursday, 29 May 2025

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Surrogacy in Georgia

Top 5 Things U.S. Intended Parents Often Miss About Surrogacy in Georgia

If you’re a U.S. intended parent considering surrogacy in Georgia — the country, not the state — you’ve probably heard it’s a more affordable option. And yes, it often is. But as someone who’s guided hundreds of families through surrogacy …

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

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Surrogacy in Australia

Finding Hope: Jess’s Surrogacy Journey Begins with a Spark at Our Event

Starting a family doesn’t always follow the path we imagine. “I had always imagined I’d be the one helping someone else start a family,” Jess shares. “It was confronting to realise I was now the one in need.” Like many …

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Greek Law

Advisory | Legal

Major Change to Greek Surrogacy Laws: What It Means for International Intended Parents

Until now, Greece has been one of the few European countries offering a legally secure pathway to parenthood via surrogacy. For single women and heterosexual couples facing medical infertility, the Greek court system allowed pre-birth approvals — a rarity globally. …

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

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Surrogacy in the USA

Costs of US Surrogacy: Key Factors to Budget For

Surrogacy is an incredible, life-changing journey, but it also comes with a significant financial commitment—especially in the United States, which is widely known as the most expensive country for surrogacy. This is largely due to strong legal protections for intended …

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Surrogacy in the USA

Avoiding Heartaches: The Top 3 Mistakes Intended Parents Make in US Surrogacy (And How to Prevent Them)

For many intended parents, surrogacy in the United States offers a clear legal framework, a pool of experienced professionals, and high standards of care. But despite the appeal, the journey can quickly become overwhelming — and costly — if common …

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

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 you’re exploring egg, sperm, or embryo donation, Australia’s tightly regulated …

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 personal desire to build my own family, but over the …

Tuesday, 6 May 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 to conceive naturally, the journey is fraught with legal, logistical, …

Wednesday, 9 April 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 parents, making false legal claims and placing surrogates, newborns, and …

Friday, 28 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 we experienced this past weekend at our Auckland and Sydney …

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

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