A Practical Guide to Surrogacy in Australia

Surrogacy can be overwhelming, full of questions, decisions, and emotional nuance. Whether you're just starting out or already deep into planning, this free guide is here to help, with advice from people who've been there.

Topics include: openness and communication, making announcements and managing social connections, pregnancy wellbeing and handling outside input, budgeting, financial planning and unexpected costs, medical care, testing and birth control, social media and privacy, travel, appointments and practical logistics, maternity needs and surrogate comfort, counselling, legal prep and insurance cover, birth plans and postpartum support, ongoing contact, family dynamics and milestones, and what to do when things don't go to plan.

"It's not a small thing, carrying a child for someone else. But it's also not this huge, saintly act. I'm just someone who wanted to help. And I'd do it again."