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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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00:34:17

131. My mental health was at an all time low

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/12/07

Kelsey and her husband Aaron, became parents to their daughter, Charlotte, in March 2024. Charlotte was carried by their surrogate whom they had jointly known for 20 years. It worked first embryo transfer after 14 attempts in Kelsey. Charlotte was first to be born under the NT Surrogacy Act 2022.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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00:03:35

130. How do you decide which sperm to use?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/11/30

We hear from 3 dads through surrogacy today - all who are part of a same sex male couple.Check out the full episode show notes:https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-130-how-do-you-decide-which-sperm-to-useLooking 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 Zoom catch up, one Friday of each

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00:35:37

129. Practise saying no to your surrogate

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/11/23

Beth, a mum of 2 boys, has birthed two children as a surrogate for dads Tyson and Dan - they were initially strangers and all live in Melbourne. She birthed their daughter London in December 2021 and son River in November 2024. They have been a SASS supported, self matched team for their 2 journeys and Beth and Dan have been Mentors with SASS helping many other who are at the beginning of their journeys. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If

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00:36:13

128. It takes a village to make a child in surrogacy

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/11/16

Beth birthed as a surrogate in Melbourne, VIC in December 2021 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. They had a little girl, London, and her two dads are Tyson and Daniel who also live in Melbourne. Beth has been a Surrogate Mentor within SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service) and is one of the first surrogates to have been through SASS as a team, to have been paired up with a mentor for her, and then to become a mentor herself.The next episode also features

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00:51:14

127. Surrogacy Legal issues with lawyer Monica Blizzard

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/11/09

Monica Blizzard leads the KHQ Lawyers’ Family & Relationship Law team, and is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria. With nearly 30 years of experience and 10 of that in surrogacy. Her work in this field aligns with her own family creation, due to needing IVF. This lived experience means she understands what it’s like to have limited options and a challenge to her fertility. If you’d like to arrange your own session with Monica, you can find her on her firm’s

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00:04:46

126. Ideas for IPs (Intended Parents) in waiting #5

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/11/02

This series of episodes springs from my work with SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service). When Intended Parents (IPs) have completed their profile and are in the pool of IPs waiting to connect with a surrogate, I do monthly check-ins to make sure they’re still active and waiting. I like to give some guidance and support along the way because the waiting game can be hard.This series of episodes is designed as though they are a letter to the waiting IPs.As mentioned in the episode, you can find

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00:32:47

125. The one thing I would change - our journey was fast

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/10/26

Dwayne and Shane became Dads to their daughter (Zara) in August 2018. Zara was carried by their surrogate (previously a stranger) Amelia who was also a Traditional surrogate for them, meaning it was her egg.Dwayne was also one of the original Mentors with SASS and has supported many new gay Intended Dads who are 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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00:51:46

124. If in doubt, counsel it out

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/10/19

Alex and Carlo became dads to their daughter, Elodie in December 2024. Their surrogate, Em, previously a stranger was initially their egg donor, but became their traditional surrogate (meaning it was also her egg). They all live near each other on the Sunshine Coast and are planning a sibling journey. They are also long term attendees of this webinar series, with a total of 30 and once co-hosting on one called How to Find a Surrogate. Alex and Carlo are the founding members of Australian Surrogacy

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00:31:57

123. I will never be a surrogate again - I obviously...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/10/12

Em and husband, Kurt, live in Brisbane with their 2 children and she has birthed 2 children as a surrogate, with plans for a 3rd! The first girl, Alice, was born in March 2022 in Perth for a couple who were friends of Em's mum. She then offered to be an egg donor for Alex and Carlo, but moved to being their traditional surrogate. They had a little girl, Elodie, in December 2024 with plans for a sibling. Em is also a founding member of ASD (Australian Surrogacy and Donation).

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00:02:52

122. Where can I find support?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/10/05

One of the 'main' facebook groups in Australia for surrogacy is called Australian Surrogacy and Donation (ASD). It is open to Intended Parents (IPs) and surrogates who live in Australia, and who are navigating either domestic or overseas surrogacy. It is a growing group with 600+ members. If you're looking for a one-on-one connection, SASS has a buddy system that we call the Mentor Program.If you're looking for a smaller group, there are state based facebook groups. ❤️ @Surrogacy in

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00:49:05

121. Surrogacy for Midwives

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/09/28

Hear from 3 midwives who have supported surrogacy teamsGuests: Julie, Rachel and AshleePREGNANCY* When assigned a surrogacy team, what were your initial thoughts / concerns?* Is the schedule of appointments the same/different?* The woman who births a child is usually also the parent - but these roles are separated in surrogacy. How do you plan for that? * What are the emotional and physical challenges for a team during pregnancy?BIRTH* Logistically, a surrogacy team takes more coordination at birth

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00:32:47

120. It felt like I was coming home to myself again

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/09/14

Sylva and husband Kim from Tweed heads became parents to their daughter (Delilah) in July 2024. Delilah was carried by surrogate Micaela, from Sydney, who was previously a stranger and now a lifelong friend. Sylva had previously birthed her angel baby, son Roman, in 2021 before needing a hysterectomy. This was Micaela's second time as a surrogate, and also the second surrogate for Sylva as her sister was their first surrogate but experienced pregnancy losses with 3 embryo transfers.These

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00:31:39

119. I feel unimportant - we gave up our life for this

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/09/07

Natalie birthed a little girl, Allie, as a surrogate in Albury NSW in March 2025 for Cherie and Ferg. Natalie was best friends with Cherie's sister growing up and they reconnected when Natalie did a facebook post about wanting to be a surrogate. Natalie was a traditional surrogate, meaning she was also the egg donor. Her journey has been challenging with post-natal depression and communications issues with the parents. Natalie is supported by her partner Erin and daughter Ollie. These podcasts

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00:05:37

118. What is SASS?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/08/31

SASS = Surrogacy Australia's Support Service. Since 2019, we are the first agency for surrogacy in Australia. We support Intended Parents (IPs) and surrogates who are looking for a match and also teams who are self matched. Still have questions?We have a recorded webinar to take you through the whole SASS process and a flow chart of Stage 1 and 2. Check out the full episode show notes:https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/podcast/episode-118-what-is-sassLooking to find a surrogate in Australia

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00:37:01

117. I was grieving Sunny, not Sienna

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/08/24

Marnie birthed as a surrogate in Sydney in August 2018 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. They had a little girl, Sienna, whose parents are Kristy and Ben. Marnie was one of our original SASS Surrogate Mentors, has been an admin for the surrogates facebook group where together we created and ran a Buddy program for years, and she has helped many at the beginning of their journey. These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy

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00:34:44

116. 6 months of Surro-dating was very beneficial

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/08/17

Kristy and Ben from Canberra became parents when their surrogate, and now life long friend Marnie, birthed their daughter Sienna in August 2018. Kristy was one of our original SASS Parent Mentors 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 can also be found on our YouTube channel so you can see the photos

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00:33:54

115. Network is so key throughout this whole process

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/08/10

Fraser and David, from Sydney, became dads to their son (Harry) in June 2024. Harry was carried by their surrogate Rachel who is David's sister. It was traditional surrogacy, meaning Rachel was the surrogate and egg donor. They went through IVF (as opposed to home inseminations) and were successful first go. 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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00:06:57

114. Ideas for IPs (Intended Parents) in waiting #4

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/08/03

This series of episodes springs from my work with SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service). When Intended Parents (IPs) have completed their profile and are in the pool of IPs waiting to connect with a surrogate, I do monthly check-ins to make sure they’re still active and waiting. I like to give some guidance and support along the way because the waiting game can be hard.This series of episodes is designed as though they are a letter to the waiting IPs.Check out the full episode show

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00:47:17

113. How to tell your child their birth story

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/07/27

Hear the simple yet meaningful technique that Psychologist Katrina Hale has developed to help you develop the unique birth story narrative for your child. Katrina and covers questions such as:❤️ How do I tell my child their birth story?🧡 When to tell them?💛 Why is it important?💚 How much information do I share?💙 What language do I use?💜 How often should I tell them?🤎 How formal/informal does it need to be?These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy

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00:28:26

112. Those 1% issues turn into something bigger if...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/07/20

SJ birthed as a surrogate in Brisbane in March 2025 for a couple who were initially strangers and are now life long friends. They had a little girl, Blake, and her parents are Emma and Steve who also live nearby on the Gold Coast. SJ is a member of the Surrogacy Australia Board, a regular on our Zoom monthly catch ups and advocates for surrogacy at every chance she gets!These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. If you would like to attend one, head

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