Intrapartum experiences of gestational surrogates and intended parents in Australia: A qualitative study
Intrapartum surrogacy care requires attention to relational and clinical processes beyond conventional care. Findings support extending woman-centred care to a relationship-centred model recognising surrogates, intended parents, and infants. Clear guidelines, inclusive language, and surrogacy-aware documentation are essential for consistent, equitable, and respectful intrapartum care.
Authors
- Evie Shoshannah Kendal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8414-0427)
- Yunjing Qiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1542-4319)
- Micah D.J. Peters (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1108-3783)
- Leo Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9814-0495)
- Jutharat Attawet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7683-2290)
- Sarah Jefford
- Myles Ojabo
Institutions
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Legal Aid New South Wales (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- Swinburne University of Technology (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Women and Birth
- Published
- 2025-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2025.102154
- Primary Topic
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00