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Another record year for overseas surrogacy births For every child born through surrogacy in Australia, five are born overseas. Despite laws allowing altruistic surrogacy, the shortage of available surrogates within Australia has meant that the norm is to undertake surrogacy overseas, and the exception is to do so at home. A record 416 Australian children… Read More »Australian Overseas Surrogacy Births Hit Record High Again in 2026 — Here’s Where Families Are Going

Surrogacy is intensely personal, but the numbers tell an important story about how difficult it can be for intended parents in Australia. The central statistic is striking: for every child born in Australia through surrogacy, about four are born overseas. That is not a small difference. It points to a system in which many intended… Read More »Surrogacy statistics: why so many go overseas

Surrogacy is not simply a medical process. It is a legal, emotional, practical and financial journey. One of the first questions intended parents rightly ask is: how much is this going to cost? The honest answer is that it depends on where the journey takes place, whether an egg donor is needed, the legal requirements… Read More »How much does surrogacy really cost? A ballpark figure