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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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00:29:28

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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00:26:06

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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00:04:58

45. Help us advocate for surrogacy

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/03/10

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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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00:33:20

39. It’s gnarly - so many emotions going on post birth

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/01/22

Merindah birthed as a surrogate on the Central Coast in November 2020 for a couple who were previously friends through her wife’s work. They had a little girl, Josie, and the two dads live in Sydney. Merindah's wife Kelly can be heard (with 2 others) on an episode about Partners of Surrogates. Watch it on youtube or listen to it on episode 36.My own reflection piece about my postnatal depression can be found on my blog, Surrogacy Safari - it’s a written piece and a recorded video. These

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00:40:55

38. Drop the insecurities about your child being...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/01/19

Andrew and Sam from Canberra became parents to their daughter Paige in December 2020 and son Cole in February 2023. Bonnie, who lives on the Sunshine Coast and knew Sam from high school, was their Traditional surrogate, meaning it was her egg. The births were total opposites with Paige needing to be in the NICU for 7 weeks but Cole was a homebirth. They have been advocates for legalising Traditional surrogacy in the ACT to be legally recognised as their children's parents. These podcasts were

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00:04:20

37. The Third Trimester

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2024/01/04

The Third Trimester refers to the last 13 weeks of a 40 week pregnancy. This episode shares contacts and resources, and unpacks the idea (by Psychologist Sarah-Jayne Duryea) that "Babies are gestated in the mind as well as the body" Psychologists mentioned in this episode: Queensland - Narelle Dickinson at Lotus Health and Psychology New South Wales - Katrina Hale Victoria - Sarah-Jayne Duryea at HappyMinds Katrina Hale’s podcast in the Resources section of her website. Also by

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00:48:58

36. Partners of Surrogates

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/12/31

Guests: Jayden, Kelly and Troy Hear from 3 people who supported their partners through Australian surrogacy. What were your first thoughts when she brought up the idea of being a surrogate? How did you find IPs? How did your children feel about their mum being a surrogate? How did your extended family react? How was the pregnancy? How was the birth and those first few weeks/months after? Surrogates usually feel a high after surrogacy by birthing a child for their friends - how did you

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00:28:19

35. If you really believe you are meant to be a...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/12/25

Angela and husband Sandro from Melbourne, became parents to their daughter (Milana) in November 2016. Milana was carried by surrogate Cindy, who was previously a stranger, and was also created using donor eggs from Melinda whom they met through Egg Donation Australia. It was a very long journey to parenthood with Angela birthing 2 stillbirths at 24 weeks and 2 miscarriages before a 4 year surrogacy journey with 5 embryo transfers to Cindy (one was a miscarriage at 8 weeks). A very determined

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00:40:50

34. If I could be paid, I would consider being a...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/12/17

Talitha birthed as a surrogate on the Sunshine Coast on New Years Day 2023 for a couple who were previously friends. Talitha expressed milk for little Leo for 9 weeks, as well as direct feeding for the first 3 days until her milk came in. Their IPs, Sindia and Tom, are from Brisbane and Talitha and her husband, Barton, were friends with Dad Tom long 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

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00:03:16

33. How does it feel to give away a baby?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/12/13

Amazing - is the answer from most surrogates. Hear the answers from 3 surrogates about their experiences. Community member, and dad-through-surrogacy, Tyson has worked hard to plan and edit an interview with 3 surrogates from Australia. ❤️Are you thinking about being a surrogate but have some concerns and want to hear from 'real' surrogates about what it's like? 💚Are you an Intended Parent (IP) and are wondering who these surrogate women are? 💜You want to share with your friends and

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00:36:54

32. Do counselling (during pregnancy) - do more than...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2023/12/10

Nathan and Troy, from Sydney, became parents to their son (Noah) in May 2023. They are actually a SASS team and came to us already self matched. Noah was carried by their surrogate Amy, who has been friends with Nathan since high school. They navigated a journey with some distance (Sydney to the Central Coast) and moved to stay closer to Amy and her family from a month before birth to 8 months post birth. Their embryos were made in Utah using an egg donor from a clinic in the US, so they have many

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