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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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00:06:36

146. Do I qualify for surrogacy?

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/03/29

This question is relevant for both IPs (Intended Parents) and surrogates. For IPs - basically you need to not have a uterus (be a same sex male couple, or a single man, or were born without a uterus, or have had a hysterectomy), or have confirmation from a specialist that carrying a pregnancy is too great a risk to yourself or the baby. For surrogates - basically you need to be fit and healthy enough to have another pregnancy, for example, if you were to have another child for your own family.Check

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00:41:32

145. Two surrogates at the same time

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/03/22

Michelle and her husband Jono have 2 sons through surrogacy, born 5 weeks apart. Michelle's mum, Jasmina, at the age of 52, birthed Hugo in December 2022, and Jono's sister, Sophie, mother of 3 herself, birthed Spencer in January 2023. Michelle needed a surrogate due to being born with a unicornuate uterus (half a uterus) and had unfortunately birthed angel baby, Ralph, at 18 weeks which nearly cost Michelle her life. This team exemplifies our saying of how, in surrogacy, it takes a village

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00:28:03

144. Surrogacy is worth it

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/03/15

Deb and her husband, from Canberra, became parents to their daughter (Hannah) in December 2019. Hannah was carried by Rachel, who is the wife of Deb's brother, and they live in QLD. They have two older boys through fostering but it was a very long journey to parenthood with 3 stillbirths, miscarriages and a previous surrogate.You can hear from Deb’s surrogate, Rachel, in the previous next episode, number 143. If you’d like to learn more about Inducing Lactation, you can 3 mums through surrogacy

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00:26:25

143. From the tip of my nose to the tip of my toes

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/03/08

Rachel birthed as a surrogate in Cairns in December 2019. She carried for her husband's sister and brother in law who lived in Canberra at the time, and they had a little girl, Hannah. Rachel has been an active member of the surrogacy community and you can hear from the mum she carried for, Deb, 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, head to our website for dates and registration links. They

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00:38:05

142. Surrogacy is stretching the friendship to a new...

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/03/01

When Cheyne and Chris, from QLD, decided to start their family, friend and former neighbour Laura stepped up with an incredible offer to carry their child. While she originally offered to be a traditional surrogate, a close friend joined the journey as an egg donor, allowing the couple to create embryos using both of their DNA. In late 2025, their son was welcomed into the world by their "village" of friends and family.You can hear from his surrogate, Laura, in the previous episode,

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00:30:18

141. In the middle of the carpark, I blurted it out

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/02/22

Laura birthed as a surrogate on the Sunshine Coast in August 2025 for a couple who were previously her neighbours 10 years ago. They had a little boy, and his dads are Cheyne and Chris who also live in QLD. Laura is a member of the Surrogacy Australia Board, has hosted 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 to our website for dates

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00:22:59

140. How to find a surrogate

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/02/15

This episode is a recording from a presentation that I (Anna McKie) gave at the annual Growing Families conference in June 2021, in Brisbane. How do I find a surrogate in Australia? The answer is TIME 🕰An investment of time 🗣 into talking about surrogacy among your friends and family.AndAn investment of time ❤️ into the surrogacy village and into building friendships.For more ideas like what I discuss, check out our Further Reading section from the Webinars section from the Surrogacy Australia

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00:08:02

139. Ideas for IPs (Intended Parents) in waiting #6

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/02/08

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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00:36:54

138. I will never feel that high again in my life

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/02/01

Anna and husband, Sam, live in Brisbane with their 2 young daughters and she birthed little girl, Amelia, as a surrogate in February 2025. She met her IPs (Intended Parents) Hannah and Toby through a QLD facebook group and offered to be their traditional surrogate - meaning it was her egg.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

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00:35:24

137. Cherish your current life

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/01/25

Hannah and her husband Toby became parents to their daughter, Amelia, in February 2025. Their surrogate, Anna, previously a stranger was their traditional surrogate (meaning it was also her egg). Hannah needed an egg donor due to having Mosaic Turner Syndrome and then also a surrogate due to her endometrial lining not thickening. They pursued a surrogacy journey in Canada so it has been a long road to becoming a mum.These podcasts were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy

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00:34:19

136. $120,000 and 4 years

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/01/21

Will and David became parents through Australian altruistic surrogacy when Megan (David's cousin) carried and birthed their little boy, Harrison, in December 2021. It took 3 previous embryo transfers for this 4th one to stick, with the egg coming from their generous friend Karla. Will is passionate about discussing his journey as an LGBTQ parent through surrogacy and to bring hope to others to know this could be their journey too.You can hear from Will’s surrogate, Megan, in the previous

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00:34:36

135. Accept there will be exceptions

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2026/01/11

Megan was a surrogate for Will and David and they previously knew each other with Megan and David being cousins. Throw in a lot of love and time, a supportive husband of Megan's, and this team has a recipe for success. It took 3 previous embryo transfers for this 4th one to stick, with the egg coming from their generous friend Karla. After a long labour that didn't go completely to plan, surrogate Megan birthed Harrison via C-section on the 23rd of December, 2021.These podcasts were recorded

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00:47:05

134. My postnatal depression after surrogacy

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/12/28

⚠️ This episode is different and is very important to me 💜This episode was written as a blog post and then recorded in May 2021, which was about 7 months after the birth of my surrobub Baker, and I wrote it as reflection on my postnatal depression. By speaking my truth, it was as though I shone a light into that corner, and it wasn’t dark anymore. I felt lighter, not ruled by my past from when I was unwell. As mentioned in the episode, my blog is called Surrogacy Safari and you can find the written

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00:38:46

133. Pay for the photographer

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/12/21

Joel is a trail blazer as the first man to become a single dad through surrogacy in Tasmania. His son, Mason, was born in February 2025. His surrogate, Jess, lives in Launceston with her husband Ryan and their blended family of 8 children. They were previously strangers but connected thanks to a Facebook post he did explaining his situation, which got shared widely. His egg donor, Vanessa, is a friend from primary school. Audrey, the daughter of Vanessa and Kate, born a few months before Mason, is a

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00:33:35

132. You left something in my vagina

Surrogacy Australia Conversations ·

2025/12/14

Jess and husband Ryan live with their blended family of 8 children in Launceston, Tasmania. She birthed a little boy, Mason, as a surrogate in February 2025. Jess met dad, Joel, through a facebook post and reached out to offer to be his surrogate. Joel is a single dad and has moved from WA back to Tasmania to navigate surrogacy. Jess has also been an egg donor, having donated to two families with plans for more! An ABC article and video documenting Joel’s journey to fatherhood. These podcasts were

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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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