Community Introducing the Growing Families Verification Process Intended parents often tell us their biggest worry is knowing which providers to trust. With so many agencies, clinics, law firms, donor banks, and insurance providers around the world, it can be difficult to separate those who are truly reliable … Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Community | Surrogacy Meet the People Within Our Community At Growing Families, we’re more than just a company. We’re a community built on love, resilience, and a shared mission to make family-building a reality for those who need it most. Here’s a closer look at the people who make … Tuesday, 9 September 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 Surrogacy in Georgia The Dark Side of Surrogacy in Europe: A Cautionary Tale In April 2024, Alex, a 45-year-old Australian of Chinese background living on the outskirts of Sydney, contacted Growing Families. His wife was resident in China. Alex had engaged a year earlier in a surrogacy arrangement in Georgia with a company … Wednesday, 8 October 2025 International Surrogacy What to Do If You Can’t Find a Surrogate or Donor locally Over the years, one of the most common frustrations I hear from intended parents is: “There just aren’t any surrogates or donors available where I live.” In places like Australia, the UK and Canada, this is particularly true. Long waitlists, … Sunday, 21 September 2025 Surrogacy in the USA Comparing IVF Clinics in the USA for Donor IVF or Surrogacy Choosing the right IVF clinic in the United States is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your journey to parenthood. Success rates, costs, and personal support can vary widely, so it’s important to evaluate clinics with a … Friday, 19 September 2025 International Surrogacy Travel and Logistics in International Surrogacy: What to Expect and How to Prepare When intended parents think about surrogacy, their minds often go to clinics, egg donors, or matching with a surrogate. Yet one of the most underestimated parts of the journey is travel and logistics. For those pursuing surrogacy abroad, the process … Tuesday, 16 September 2025 Surrogacy The Surrogacy Journey: From Uncertainty to Family For anyone considering surrogacy, the journey starts with a mix of hope, anticipation, and a fair bit of uncertainty. Knowing what lies ahead can help make the process feel more manageable and give you the confidence to make informed decisions … Monday, 1 September 2025 Surrogacy The Heart of Surrogacy: What Motivates Surrogates to Carry for Others When you’re starting to explore surrogacy, it’s natural for a hundred questions to swirl in your mind. Who will carry my baby? Will they care for them the way I hope? What kind of person chooses to do this? Behind each of … Monday, 25 August 2025 Surrogacy in Mexico Navigating Mexico Surrogacy In recent years, surrogacy in Mexico has emerged as an increasingly attractive option for intended parents from around the world. A key development came in 2021, when a Supreme Court ruling affirmed surrogacy as a protected medical procedure and upheld … Monday, 18 August 2025 Surrogacy in Canada What Can We Learn from Surrogates and Their Intended Parents? Starting a family through surrogacy is never just about embryos, agencies, or checklists. It’s a deeply human journey, filled with emotions, hopes, fears, and, at times, uncertainty. Whether it’s happening in Australia, Canada, or anywhere else in the world, surrogacy … Friday, 8 August 2025 International Surrogacy | Surrogacy The Community Is Thriving! Reflections from our National Conference – Melbourne 2025 There’s something truly special about being in a space filled with people determined to create family, not just for themselves, but for others too. This past weekend’s National Conference in Melbourne was one of the most heartening we’ve experienced in … Tuesday, 29 July 2025 Fertility From One Baby to Millions: Celebrating Louise Brown and the Legacy of IVF I was just ten years old when Louise Brown was born in 1978. Even as a child, I remember the fascination: The world’s first so-called ‘test-tube baby’ was everywhere in the news, sparking awe, curiosity, and even some fear. Of … Friday, 25 July 2025 123…12 Next
