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Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia

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Adoption <strong>of</strong> babies and <strong>child</strong>ren from overseasis sometimes chosen by couples who are unableto conceive naturally. There are many <strong>child</strong>ren,especially in war torn or developing countries,who are in need <strong>of</strong> families. State governmentbodies are normally responsible for adoptions.For more information contact the localcommunity or family services department.Foster parenting is also a legal arrangementbut normally only short-term. Many babiesand <strong>child</strong>ren are in need <strong>of</strong> families who cancare for them for varying lengths <strong>of</strong> time.More information can be obtained from localgovernment agencies.Permanent care is a long-term arrangement wherecouples or single people are given legal custodyand guardianship <strong>of</strong> a <strong>child</strong> unable to live withtheir <strong>own</strong> family. However, the <strong>child</strong>’s name, birthcertificate and inheritance rights do not change.More information can be obtained by contactingstate community services departments.MALE INFERTILITY 57

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