Surrogacy and why many parents break the law

Tim is a Queensland GP. He and his wife, Kate, a 38-year-old teacher, are ready to break Queensland law. I met them last month. Kate had undertaken seven IVF attempts – only two had been successful, but both resulted in miscarriages. Diagnosed with endometriosis and haemachromatosis, her physician is finally recommending surrogacy – another woman […]

Mum to 4, endo, surrogate to twins and a hysterectomy all before 27!

I’d had heavy and painful periods since I was 16 so, at 19 when I was referred to a gynaecologist and had a laparoscopy, I wasn’t surprised to hear I had advanced endometriosis. At my follow-up appointment my doctor informed me that if I wanted to have children, I had better think about having them […]

11 tips for those contemplating surrogacy

Sam Everingham has been involved in surrogacy research and education for more than six years and has met hundreds of parents, surrogates and professionals throughout Australia, the US, Greece and even Ukraine. Here are his tips for anyone contemplating surrogacy as a route to parenthood.