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Surrogacy Australia Conversations

Join Anna McKie in conversation with surrogates and parents who have navigated Australian altruistic surrogacy. Anna is a gestational surrogate, high school Math teacher and surrogacy educator working with Surrogacy Australia and running SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service). These conversations were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. Dates and registration links on the website. To see the photos described in the recordings, find them on YouTube

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00:27:25

19. This is your journey - make it one you’re proud...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/10/01

Josh and husband Cam from Brisbane became parents to baby boy Colton in June 2023. Colton was carried and birthed by their surrogate Machelle who was previously a stranger. Machelle lives near Toowoomba so they’re 2 and a half hours apart, and the distance does feel enormous when their team experienced 2 miscarriages at 6 and 10 weeks, and then a scare when 26 weeks pregnant. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend

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00:04:41

18. What if the relationship dissolves post-birth?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/09/28

This does happen sometimes because surrogacy is hard. Nobody wants this to happen. How can we try and prevent it? Check out the full episode show notes: https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-18-what-if-the-relationship-dissolves-post-birth Looking to find a surrogate in Australia? Consider joining SASS. Looking for an overview of surrogacy? Join us in a free, fortnightly Wednesday night webinar. Looking to chat with other IPs and surrogates in a casual setting? Join us for a monthly

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00:26:27

17. If I didn’t try to do this, I knew I would regret...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/09/24

Sarah birthed as a surrogate in Adelaide in March 2023 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. She had a little boy, Alfie, for parents Elle and Luke and made a big brother for Sonny. Sarah met bridesmaid Elle while photographing a wedding while heavily pregnant and also has a son named Sonny. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates and registration

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00:34:33

16. Are these feelings normal? I feel like I should...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/09/17

Elle and her husband, Luke, from Adelaide expanded their family with son (Alfie) in March 2023. Alfie was carried by Sarah, whom they met at a mutual friend's wedding. Elle also has Sonny who is 4, two still born babies - Taj and Lenny, and needed a surrogate due to her cervix not holding pregnancies to term. You can hear Sarah’s version of this story in the next episode. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one,

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00:03:30

15. Do you get to see the baby?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/09/17

Yes - is the answer from most surrogates. We become surrogates so we can continue to see the baby we birthed and also to continue the friendship with the Intended Parents (IPs). Check out the full episode show notes: https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-15-do-you-get-to-see-the-baby Looking to find a surrogate in Australia? Consider joining SASS. Looking for an overview of surrogacy? Join us in a free, fortnightly Wednesday night webinar. Looking to chat with other IPs and

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00:58:47

14. Love Languages with psychologist Katrina Hale

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/09/10

This episode features Psychologist Katrina Hale. She is committed to helping Intending Parents and Surrogates and their partners successfully navigate their surrogacy journey together. If you’d like to arrange your own session with Katrina, you can find her at katrinahalepsychology.com.au In this episode we explore how Love Languages look for surrogacy teams and how best to plan for them. The five love languages are five different ways of expressing and receiving love: ❤️ words of affirmation 💛

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00:35:03

13. I’m way more resilient than I thought I would be...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/09/03

Trudy and Tom became parents to their daughter (Bonnie) in August 2020. Bonnie was carried by their surrogate Sarah who is Tom's sister. Sarah lives with her husband and their two children in New York, meaning this was one complex surrogacy journey. Trudy is also a SASS Parent Mentor and has helped many IPs at the beginning of their journey. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates

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00:04:28

12. Is surrogacy legal in Australia?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/30

Yes - but we do the altruistic model, not the commercial model. What are the differences between the two? Who is the legal parent at birth? What steps do you have to go through legally before getting pregnant? If you want to consider commercial overseas surrogacy, check out Growing Families. Previous episodes will explain How much surrogacy costs in Australia and How do I find a surrogate? Check out the full episode show

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00:39:13

11. I needed to continuously, shamelessly flirt with...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/27

Jemma, from north QLD, birthed as a surrogate in Brisbane in March 2023 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. Despite her waters breaking 10 weeks early and an emergency C-section, she had a little boy, Rupert, at 32 weeks for two dads James and JimBob. Jemma is also an admin of EDA (Egg Donation Australia), has donated 13 times for 6 different families, with 7 babies born and 2 on the way! These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by

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00:49:13

10. Don’t tell her what you think she wants to hear

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/20

Adam and Angus from Sydney became parents to baby girl Vivian in October 2022. Vivian was carried and birthed by their surrogate Kate who was previously a stranger. Adam's sister is their egg donor and you may have seen their team featured on channel 9's show Big Miracles. You can hear Kate's version of their journey in episode 8. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates

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00:06:10

9. How do I find a surrogate?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/17

🤷🏻‍♀️ This is the million dollar question isn't it? As Intended Parents (IPs) you will find a surrogate who is either known or unknown to you. Which one are you more likely to find? How many surrogate births are there in Australia each year? Check out the full episode show notes: https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-9-how-do-i-find-a-surrogate Looking to find a surrogate in Australia? Consider joining SASS. Looking for an overview of surrogacy? Join us in a free, fortnightly

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00:36:31

8. If you have to work too hard, something isn’t right

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/13

Kate birthed as a surrogate in Sydney in October 2022 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. She had a little girl, Vivian, for two dads Angus and Adam. You may have seen their team featured on channel 9's show Big Miracles and can hear Adam’s version of this journey in episode 10. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates and registration links

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00:57:23

7. Babies are gestated in the mind as well as the body.

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/06

This episode features Psychologist Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Duryea. As well as a mum, through surrogacy, to two children herself, she is passionate about helping parents manage parenting trials and create secure attachments to their young children. If you’d like to arrange your own session with SJ, you can find her at happyminds.net.au These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates and registration

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00:05:30

6. How long does surrogacy take in Australia?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/08/01

Are you an Intended Parent (IP) considering surrogacy but not how many months or years it will take? Once you’ve found a surrogate, how long might it take until you have your baby in your arms? How long do the different stages of the journey take? Can any stages be sped up? Another valuable resource is the Surrogacy Process Chart created by village member and dad through surrogacy, Tyson. It will give you guidance on how long surrogacy might take, what each stage costs and what range to

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00:38:06

5. Believe it can happen and enjoy the process

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/07/30

Sarah and Ben from Adelaide became parents to baby girl Evie in Feb 2021 when their surrogate, and now life long friend, Danni, birthed as a Traditional Surrogate after a long journey first as their Gestational surrogate. Sarah is also a SASS Parent Mentor and has helped many IPs at the beginning of their journey. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates and registration links. They

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00:33:48

4. Lessons from a 3 time surrogate

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/07/22

Allison is a single mum living in Coffs Harbour, who birthed her third surrogate baby September 2022. Baby Charlie and his two dads also live locally, and the families knew each other socially before starting this journey. Allison has previously birthed two boys as a gestational surrogate for other families in QLD, in 2013 and 2014, as well as helping 5 families through egg donation. She also helps run a support group for egg donors and surrogates on the NSW mid-north coast. These podcasts were

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00:05:36

3. How much does surrogacy cost in Australia?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/07/19

Are you an Intended Parent (IP) considering surrogacy but not sure if you can afford it? What is the average amount and what is a reasonable range to expect? Which part of the journey will cost the most and how do the costs blow out? Another valuable resource is the Surrogacy Process Chart created by village member and dad through surrogacy, Tyson. It will give you guidance on how long surrogacy might take, what each stage costs and what range to expect. Check out the full episode show

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00:37:32

2. Don't just come for a baby, engage with the community

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/07/15

Tyson and Daniel from Melbourne became Dads to their daughter (London) in December 2021. London was carried by their surrogate Beth who was previously a stranger. Tyson has supported many Intended Parents who are at the beginning of their journey. He is also the author of the Surrogacy Process Chart and video interviewing 3 surrogates in the style of 'you can't ask that' - he’s clearly a contributor to the surrogacy community! These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar

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00:41:31

1. Get pyjama comfortable to find Intended Parents (IPs)

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/07/08

Kirsty-Lea birthed as a surrogate in QLD in 2020 for a couple who were initially strangers. They surro dated, then completed the surrogacy paperwork before a failed embryo transfer and one where the embryo didn't survive being thawed out. They then juggled the intensity of hospital restrictions in 2020 to bring Anton into the world in November of that year. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our

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00:02:16

0. Trailer - Welcome to the village

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/04/27

Join me (Anna McKie) in conversation with surrogates and parents who have navigated Australian altruistic surrogacy. I am a gestational surrogate, high school Math teacher and surrogacy educator working with Surrogacy Australia and running SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service). These conversations were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head to our website for dates and registration links. They can also be found on our

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