Surrogacy is on the rise in Australia due to many factors such as families choosing to have children later in life, more social acceptance of diverse family structures and a decline in adoption rates. 

Joining us to unpack the emotional, physical and legal journey of surrogacy is Dr Myvanwy McIlveen who has worked at Genea for 20 years and is the Medical Director at the clinic in Newcastle. She has completed the Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and was impressively named as the Fertility Specialist of the Year at the 2024 Australian Surrogacy and Donor Awards.