Surrogacy Support
12 fertility clinics offering Surrogacy in Australia
What is Surrogacy Support?
Surrogacy involves a woman (the surrogate) carrying a pregnancy for another person or couple (the intended parents). In Australia, only altruistic surrogacy is legal, where the surrogate receives no payment beyond reasonable expenses.
Fertility clinics provide medical support for surrogacy arrangements including IVF procedures, pregnancy care coordination, and counselling. The legal and arrangement aspects are handled separately from medical treatment.
The Process
- 1Finding a suitable surrogate (often a friend or family member)
- 2Legal agreements and counselling for all parties
- 3IVF cycle using intended parents eggs/sperm or donors
- 4Embryo transfer to the surrogate
- 5Pregnancy monitoring and support
- 6Birth and legal parentage transfer
Benefits
- Path to genetic parenthood for those unable to carry
- Biological connection to child possible
- Comprehensive medical support
- Legal frameworks to protect all parties
- Psychological support throughout
Who Is It For?
- •Women unable to carry a pregnancy due to medical conditions
- •Women who have had a hysterectomy
- •Same-sex male couples
- •Single men wanting biological children
- •Those with conditions making pregnancy dangerous
Things to Consider
- •Only altruistic surrogacy is legal in Australia
- •Finding a surrogate can be challenging
- •Complex legal requirements
- •Lengthy process overall
- •Counselling required for all parties
Find Surrogacy Clinics Near You
Compare 12 clinics offering Surrogacy across Australia
Showing 12 clinics offering Surrogacy
Care Fertility Greenslopes
Greenslopes, QLD
Family Fertility Centre
Ashford, SA
Fertility and Research Centre, Royal Hospital for Women
Randwick, NSW
Fertility Specialists of Western Australia
IVFAustralia
Melbourne IVF
Monash IVF
Newlife IVF - Box Hill North
Box Hill North, VIC
Repromed
TasIVF
Hobart, TAS
The Royal Women's Hospital - Public Fertility Care
Parkville, VIC
Westmead Fertility Centre
Westmead, NSW
Frequently Asked Questions About Surrogacy Support
Is surrogacy legal in Australia?
Altruistic surrogacy is legal in most Australian states, but commercial surrogacy is illegal. This means surrogates cannot be paid, though reasonable expenses can be covered. Laws vary by state, so legal advice is essential.
How do I find a surrogate in Australia?
Most surrogacy arrangements in Australia involve a known surrogate, often a friend or family member. Some organisations help match intended parents with potential surrogates. Commercial matching services are not legal in Australia.
Information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Success rates, costs, and procedures vary between clinics and individuals. Please consult with a qualified fertility specialist for personalised recommendations. HeyDoc does not endorse or recommend any specific clinic.