The essential guide to surrogacy for intended parents and surrogates in Australia
Written by Sarah Jefford OAM, a surrogate and family creation lawyer, this book is the trusted resource for navigating the legal, emotional, and practical sides of surrogacy — in Australia and overseas.
The second edition (2026) includes insights from Sarah’s experience advising hundreds of surrogates and intended parents, as well as her Churchill Fellowship research into best-practice surrogacy worldwide. It covers surrogacy agreements, compensation, the roles of everyone involved, and the journey to a positive, safe outcome.
Sarah wrote this book after her own surrogacy experience, sharing what she wished she had known — the joys, the challenges, and how to make informed decisions that protect everyone and focus on the child’s best interests.
Whether you’re starting your surrogacy journey or are already partway through, More Than Just a Baby is the guide you’ll return to again and again.
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Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford (she/her). I’m a family creation lawyer, practising in surrogacy and donor conception arrangements. I’m an IVF mum, an egg donor and a traditional surrogate, and I delivered a baby for two dads in 2018.
I advocate for positive, best practice surrogacy arrangements within Australia, and provide support and education to help intended parents make informed decisions when pursuing overseas surrogacy.
