Clear, practical information for your surrogacy journey
The Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 transformed surrogacy in Ireland. Learn what changed, how the AHRRA works, and what it means for intended parents and surrogates navigating this new legal landscape.
From initial decision through to parental order, understand each stage of the surrogacy process in Ireland. This guide breaks down medical, legal, and emotional aspects of your journey.
Understand the full financial picture of surrogacy in Ireland. From legal fees to medical costs to surrogate expenses, here's a transparent breakdown to help you budget and plan.
Parental orders are the legal mechanism that establishes intended parents as the child's legal parents. Learn how to apply, what courts require, and timelines for this crucial process.
If you're considering becoming a surrogate, this guide covers eligibility requirements, the screening process, medical procedures, legal considerations, and what to expect emotionally throughout the journey.
The 2024 Act explicitly recognizes same-sex couples' rights to pursue surrogacy. Learn your legal protections, how it works, and what support is available for LGBTQ+ families building through surrogacy.
Explore international surrogacy options for Irish parents, including common destinations, legal complexities, costs, and how to bring a child born via international surrogacy back to Ireland.
Both surrogacy and adoption are paths to parenthood. Compare the legal processes, costs, timelines, emotional considerations, and practical differences between these two family-building options.
The Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) oversees surrogacy in Ireland under the 2024 Act. Learn what they do, how they regulate, and what you need to know about working with them.
Surrogacy involves complex emotions for everyone involved. This guide explores common feelings, how to prepare emotionally, communicating with your surrogate, and finding support throughout the process.