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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

costs of us surrogacy

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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Surrogacy in the USA

Personalized IVF Support – Does it Still Exist?

In an era where public companies and large corporates own many of the IVF clinics in both the USA and Australia, the situation highlights one burning question – What happens to patient care when big business steps in? It is …

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Fertility

The Complex World of Stored Embryos 

What happens to embryos left in storage after families feel their journey is complete? It’s a question I’ve seen many intended parents struggle with over the years, and it’s one explored deeply in a recent MIT Technology Review article. The …

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Surrogacy in Georgia

What Makes a Great Surrogacy Partner? Insights from Georgia (Part 3 of 3)

When it comes to building families through surrogacy, choosing the right partner can make all the difference. With my recent trip to Georgia, I had the opportunity to meet with numerous providers and witness firsthand what sets the best apart …

Friday, 13 December 2024

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        • Surrogacy in Argentina
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