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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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00:27:15

59. When surrogacy did not work out the first (or...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/06/24

Intended Parents, Dan and Stu who live in Sydney but are originally from Yorkshire, did find a surrogate and began the journey with her and her family. Their surrogacy team went through the counselling and legal process, however due to a change in her family situation, the surrogate was no longer able to continue. Although it took a lot to put themselves back out there to look for another surrogate, Dan and Stu have learnt a lot about themselves and the process and want to share their story to help

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00:33:25

58. It’s such an intimate experience - you need love...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/06/16

Menaka's SASS team is the first that we have supported from their introduction (or match) with their surrogate through to birth and now beyond for a year. Menaka and her husband, Simon, from the Gold Coast became parents to their daughter Isabelle in October 2023. Isabelle was carried by surrogate Nikita, who lives outside of Brisbane, who was previously a stranger and now a lifelong friend. It was a very long journey to parenthood with 7 years of IVF, myomectomy surgery, joining SASS in 2019

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00:03:03

57. Is the child legally yours?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/06/09

Yes, but it also depends who that question is directed to. The Intended Parents (IPs) will eventually be the legal parents of their child, however there is a process to follow in Australia to get to that point. Check out the full episode show notes: https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-57-is-the-child-legally-yours 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

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00:42:32

56. It’s a marathon - not a sprint

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/06/02

Janna birthed a little boy as a surrogate in Adelaide in October 2023 for a couple who were previously strangers and are now life long friends. Janna and her team have not only created an extended modern family but have all supported many other IPs and surrogates in the SA and National community over the years. 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 can

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00:48:22

55. Psychologist Narelle Dickinson

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/05/26

This episode features Psychologist Narelle Dickinson. At her practice, Lotus Health and Psychology, Narelle leads a team of expertly trained perinatal specialists to support people through pre-conception, pregnancy and into parenthood. If you’d like to arrange your own session with Narelle, you can find her at Lotus Health and Psychology 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

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00:41:27

54. It’s a marathon - chip away at it every day

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/05/19

Jay and his husband Mika from Melbourne became parents to their son Leonidas in August 2022. Their surrogate Kim, who lives in Adelaide, was previously a stranger and now a life long friend. Their egg donor, Sadie, is a family friend of both Jay and Mika. 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 can also be found on our YouTube channel so you can see the

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00:03:17

53 . Can a surrogate breastfeed surrobub?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/05/12

❗️ YES❗️ There is no law prohibiting direct breast feeding with a surrogate and her surrobub. How many surrogates do not produce any colostrum or milk? How many do some colostrum and milk in the first week? How many express milk for an extended amount of time? Check out the full episode show notes: https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-53-can-a-surrogate-breastfeed-surrobub Looking to find a surrogate in Australia? Consider joining SASS. Looking for an overview of surrogacy? Join us in

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00:31:28

52. (100th webinar!) Just do the next right thing -...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/05/05

Nikita's SASS team are the first that we have supported from their introduction (January 2021) through to birth and now beyond for a year. Nikita birthed as a surrogate in Brisbane, QLD in October 2023 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. They had a little girl, Isabelle, and her parents are Menaka and Simon who live on the Gold Coast. 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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00:29:28

51. Just keep swimming

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/04/22

Bell and her husband Keiron from regional South Australia became parents to their son Emmett in November 2023. Emmett was carried by surrogate Halina, who was previously a stranger, and was also created using donor eggs from one of Bell’s friends. It was a very long journey to parenthood with 2 stillbirths and 13 miscarriages as a result of Antiphospholipid Syndrome which is an immune condition where the blood is too thick. A very determined mother!These podcasts were recorded as part of the free

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00:48:34

50. Inducing Lactation

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/04/14

Guests: Kelli, Trudy and HannahHear from 3 mothers through Australian surrogacy who induced lactation and were able to directly breastfeed their babies. We discussed: ❤️ What’s the name of the protocol / process you follow?🧡 When do you need to start taking meds/tablets?💛 What pump did you use?💚 How much should I expect to get each pump?💙 How often to pump?💜 Did you see a lactation consultant?🤎 And when baby is born…. Did you have enough milk?🤍 How long did you breastfeed for? These

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00:03:40

49. Do surrogates get paid?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/04/07

❗️ NO ❗️Surrogates are not paid / compensated in Australia. We have our surrogacy and pregnancy related costs covered for by the Intended Parents (IPs). ❤️ Surrogacy in Australia is altruistic and is legal 🧡 Commercial surrogacy is illegal in Australia Check out the full episode show notes: https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-49-do-surrogates-get-paid Looking to find a surrogate in Australia? Consider joining SASS. Looking for an overview of surrogacy? Join us in a free,

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00:43:06

48. The value of the connection of surrogacy is what...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/03/31

Rachel, from Melbourne, birthed as a surrogate in Adelaide September 2022 for a couple who were strangers and now life long friends. Matt and Aldo are now dads to their son Ari and have embraced Rachel as part of their modern family. Rachel's story is also unique as she has not had children of her own before surrogacy. 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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00:36:21

47. There are fears on both sides - Embrace the...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/03/24

Sam and his husband Sam from Coffs Harbour became parents to their son Charlie in September 2023. Allison, who also lives locally, was their surrogate and they knew her socially before starting their journey. Their egg donor, Claire, was previously work colleague of the other Sam and has been a part of their second family for many years already.You can hear from his surrogate, Allison, in episode 4. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you

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00:04:58

45. Help us advocate for surrogacy

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/03/10

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00:26:06

46. Seeing them as a family is why I did it

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/03/10

Angela birthed as a surrogate in Tamworth in December 2019 for a couple who were friends of a friend and they connected through a facebook post. The parents, Casey and Andrew, live nearby with their first son Nate and surro bub Darcy. She is a single mum to four children of her own.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 can also be found on our YouTube

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00:34:35

44. You should be the pilot of your journey, not just...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/02/25

Hear from Dr Shadi Khashaba (IVF Specialist and dad himself through surrogacy) as he takes us through:❤️ How are the eggs collected from a donor? 🧡 How are the embryos made and genetically tested? 💛 What tests will the surrogate need? 💚 How is a surrogate's menstrual cycle tracked prior to embryo transfer? 💙 Who is present at embryo transfer? 💜 Can a surrogate have a natural cycle instead of medicated? These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy

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00:29:39

43. The more time and effort you invest, the easier...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/02/18

Mira and her husband Daniel are parents through surrogacy - twice! Their first son, Thomas, was born in July 2021 in Canada with surrogate Nadine. Their second son, Angus, was born in September in 2023 with their surrogate Lisa. Lisa is Daniel's sister and the two families live in Sydney. You can hear from her sister-in-law, Lisa, in episode 42. 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

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00:31:40

42. I wish I’d spoken to a surrogate before going on...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/02/11

Lisa birthed as a surrogate in Sydney in September 2023 for her brother Daniel and his wife Mira. They had a little boy, Angus, who made a big brother out of Thomas who was born through surrogacy in Canada. Lisa's husband Vincent and two young daughters went on this journey together and have helped to expand a family. You can hear from her sister-in-law, Mira, in episode 43. 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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00:03:20

41. The Fourth Trimester

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/02/04

The fourth trimester refers to the first three months after birth. This episode salutes one phenomenal resource which surrogacy teams should ALL use as their road map “Surrogate Post Birth Emotional Needs – A Guide for Intended Parents” by Psychologist Katrina Hale. Pair this episode with episode 37 - The Third Trimester. Katrina Hale’s podcast on the Fourth Trimester in the Resources section of her website. Check out the full episode show

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00:46:20

40. Don't assume there's a problem unless you're told...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/01/28

Meg and her partner, Matt, became parents to their daughter (Imogen) in September 2022. Imogen was carried by their surrogate who was a former work colleague of Meg's and they all live in Brisbane. Meg needed a surrogate after radiation therapy to her pelvis damaged her ovaries and uterus. 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 can also be found on

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