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Did you know 1 in 6 couples struggle with fertility issues

Did you know 1 in 6 couples struggle with fertility issues

by Frankie Gamble | Nov 4, 2016 | Guidance and comment

Did you know 1 in 6 couples struggle with fertility? This week is National Fertility Awareness Week and one of our couples have bravely decided to share their story on how their battle with infertility has affected them, and their continued desire to complete their...
High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong?

High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong?

by Frankie Gamble | Jul 14, 2016 | Guidance and comment

High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong? A UK surrogacy arrangement went badly wrong in 2016, resulting in High Court judge Ms Justice Russell ruling that a baby boy should remain living with the gestational...
The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should support them better)

The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should support them better)

by Frankie Gamble | Mar 18, 2016 | Guidance and comment, Personal stories

The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should treat them better) We wanted to share this letter, which was sent by a US surrogate for her UK intended parents as a surprise for their final parental order hearing. The judge read it aloud in court,...
5 things to consider before becoming a surrogate

5 things to consider before becoming a surrogate

by Frankie Gamble | Feb 10, 2016 | Guidance and comment

5 things to consider before becoming a surrogate If you are thinking of becoming a surrogate, being well prepared is key.  Surrogacy will change your life as well as that of the parents you help.  It is a fantastic but long journey that will take you on a...
Heartbreaking story reinforces the need for surrogacy arrangements to be set up properly

Heartbreaking story reinforces the need for surrogacy arrangements to be set up properly

by Frankie Gamble | Jan 21, 2016 | Guidance and comment

Heartbreaking story reinforces the need for surrogacy arrangements to be set up properly  Surrogacy has hit the headlines again recently with the sad story of a woman claiming to be an independent surrogate who took advantage of a desperate couple. Benita and Mark...
High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong?

Possible legal change in India

by Frankie Gamble | Nov 2, 2015 | Guidance and comment, Surrogacy reform

Possible legal change in India  Surrogacy has hit the headlines again, with India on the verge of prohibiting foreign couples from engaging in surrogacy there. Surrogacy laws have already been tightened significantly in India in recent years. At the moment, only...
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