Surrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogate 23 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 10 minutes to read Experts say there are no protections for either the surrogate or the intended parents in these situations. Photo / Supplied Experts say there are no protections for either the surrogate or the intended parents in these situations. Photo / Supplied multimedia journalist at the Herald in Wellington@katieharrisnz After a series of fertility heartbreaks, Anna and Mark thought their family dream was about to come true when an acquaintance offered to carry a child for them, but it all came crashing down when the surrogate wanted to keep the baby. Katie Harris reports.