Victoria

For many, Friday the 13th is a day synonymous with bad luck and superstition. But on December 13, 2024, this infamous date marked a remarkable turning point for Australian families who have welcomed children through overseas surrogacy.

In a remarkable leap forward for medical science and reproductive technology, the United Kingdom has recently celebrated the birth of eight healthy children—four boys and four girls—through the pioneering technique of mitochondrial donation.

Friday the 13th, Black Friday, is normally a day of doom and gloom- when things go wrong. However, Black Friday, 13 December 2024 was a good day for many children born through surrogacy – and their parents.