Surrogacy in Nigeria: the legal risks for Australians

Send us Fan Mail Surrogacy in Nigeria is growing among Australians of Nigerian heritage — but it comes with serious legal and medical risks that demand careful planning. Stephen Page, multi-award winning surrogacy lawyer and accredited family law specialist at Page Provan explains. In this video: Why surrogacy in Nigeria remains completely unregulated, and why agencies there require Australian intended parents to use altruistic surrogacy only The extreme maternal mortality risk in Nigeria — a lifetime risk of roughly 1 in 19, compared with 1 in 19,000 to 22,000 in Australia — and why choosing a reputable agency and hospital is essential Why Nigeria is not a safe or viable option for gay couples or single intended parents How intended parents establish legal parentage, including the DNA testing process through the Australian High Commission needed to bring the child home as an Australian citizen Why getting legal advice before starting, using single embryo transfer, and putting a parenting plan under the Family Law Act in place are all essential safeguards 📞 Need advice? Contact Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers. 🌐 https://pageprovan.com.au Made by Law Firm Marketing Experts, Practice Proof