Surrogate Motherhood

Happy Friday! A few updates on federal stem cell research courtesy of the ASRM and Australian surrogacy law. Enjoy!

Surrogacy bill gives parents more rights (Sydney, Australia) -

The Syndey Morning Herald
PARENTS of children born through surrogacy would be given full legal recognition for the first time, under a bill introduced in Parliament last night. Couples would also be able to enter into surrogacy arrangements abroad.

Couples would also be able to adopt a child born to a surrogate mother between 30 days and six months of birth.

Great show today with Andrea Bryman, LMFT, on the psychological aspects of surrogacy. Have a listen - it is a great show!

Surrogacy Done Right Radio Show!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/surrogacylawyer

Egg Dontion and Surrogacy - these are becoming new popular ways to become pregnant. It is difficult. It is emotional and it is expensive, but it provides hope and it can result in a family. Surrogacy programs is when a surrogate mother carries a baby for some one else.

Surrogacy programs are optimal when there is a clear understanding between commissioning parent and surrogate. Although profiles of both parties may be perfect on paper, there needs to be a alignment and consensus about the nature of the relationship, including how the entire surrogacy relationship will prevail.

http://www.eggdonor.com/blog/2009/11/11/german-twins-born-to-indian-surr...

According to The Times of India:

"AHMEDABAD: Over a year after they were born, twins born to a German couple through a surrogate mother in Anand have got Indian citizenship.