Why It’s Important for New Dads to Fail
Becoming a dad is one of the most profound transitions a man can undertake. For two dads welcoming a child through surrogacy and egg donation, the journey…
What Healthy Closure Looks Like: Maintaining Connection Without Over-Attachment After Surrogacy
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Introduction Surrogacy is often described as a journey — one that begins with hope, deepens through trust, and…
Two Dads, One Family: Surrogacy, Fatherhood, and the Truth About What Children Really Need
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist, Happy Minds Psychology The Modern Face of Family When you picture a family, what do you see? For many, the old image…
Trauma Bonding in Surrogacy: When Connection Becomes Complicated
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Geelong Introduction Surrogacy is one of the most extraordinary human experiences — a journey of trust, courage, and…
The Postpartum Journey for Surrogates: What to Expect and How to Support It
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology The end of a surrogate pregnancy marks both an arrival and a departure — the arrival of a…
Claiming Connection: Understanding Newborn Attachment After Surrogacy
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most profound experiences. For intended parents who have built their family through surrogacy, this moment can be…
Supporting Your Surrogate: A Guide for Intended Parents to Honour Autonomy, Care, and Connection
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist – Happy Minds Psychology, Geelong Introduction For many intended parents, the journey to parenthood through surrogacy in Australia is filled with gratitude,…
Healing After Surrogacy: Reclaiming Identity and Emotional Balance Post-Birth
The weeks and months following a surrogacy birth are often described as bittersweet. There is joy, gratitude, and relief — but also hormonal shifts, fatigue, and emotional…
Surrogacy Relationships Over Time: How to Sustain Respectful Connection as the Child Grows
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy doesn’t end when the baby is born — it simply changes shape. The months after birth are…
Being a Surrogate with Neurodiversity: Embracing Difference in the Journey
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is a profound act of generosity, connection, and trust. It asks one person to carry another’s…