Screening and other requirements for US surrogates
Exploring screening and other requirements for US surrogates
BB in the media: Pink News – An ‘outstanding’ gift – gay dad on the ‘joy’ of having a child via surrogacy
PinkNews shared a piece about gay dads building families through surrogacy, including comments from Helen Prosser, Brilliant Beginnings
The Brilliant Beginnings team visits Complete Fertility
The Brilliant beginnings Team met with Complete Fertility’s team at their new clinic in Eastleigh. They talked through ideas for honing the pathway that the clinic will offer to ensure that both intended parents and surrogates’ needs and expectations are anticipated and exceeded.
Free online event: Becoming a UK parent through US surrogacy – what impact will the Trump Presidency have?
Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law are hosting a free online event for intended parents at an early stage of considering US surrogacy, as well as for those already mid process with questions about whether anything has changed for them. Our expert panel, with leading legal speakers from both the UK and the US, will cover key questions for UK parents to consider.
What does the Trump Presidency mean for UK parents’ access to US surrogacy and for surrogacy parents living in America?
Many of our clients are asking us what the Trump Presidency, and his immediate attack on birthright citizenship, will mean for US surrogacy
Thinking about what 2025 may hold for you?
It’s that time of year, as the New Year approaches, when many of us reflect on the past and look ahead. While common goals include getting fit, some amazing women decide they will change someone else’s life – by becoming a surrogate.
Screening and other requirements for US surrogates
Exploring screening and other requirements for US surrogates
The Brilliant Beginnings team visits Complete Fertility
The Brilliant beginnings Team met with Complete Fertility’s team at their new clinic in Eastleigh. They talked through ideas for honing the pathway that the clinic will offer to ensure that both intended parents and surrogates’ needs and expectations are anticipated and exceeded.
Free online event: Becoming a UK parent through US surrogacy – what impact will the Trump Presidency have?
Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law are hosting a free online event for intended parents at an early stage of considering US surrogacy, as well as for those already mid process with questions about whether anything has changed for them. Our expert panel, with leading legal speakers from both the UK and the US, will cover key questions for UK parents to consider.
What does the Trump Presidency mean for UK parents’ access to US surrogacy and for surrogacy parents living in America?
Many of our clients are asking us what the Trump Presidency, and his immediate attack on birthright citizenship, will mean for US surrogacy
Thinking about what 2025 may hold for you?
It’s that time of year, as the New Year approaches, when many of us reflect on the past and look ahead. While common goals include getting fit, some amazing women decide they will change someone else’s life – by becoming a surrogate.
Undetectable HIV and surrogacy
The risk of HIV transmission to a surrogate from a gamete donor with an undetectable viral load is extremely low, and considered to be negligible. We’d like to share some information about what this might mean for anyone considering becoming a surrogate.
Free online event: Becoming a UK parent through US surrogacy – what impact will the Trump Presidency have?
Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law are hosting a free online event for intended parents at an early stage of considering US surrogacy, as well as for those already mid process with questions about whether anything has changed for them. Our expert panel, with leading legal speakers from both the UK and the US, will cover key questions for UK parents to consider.
BB and Breast Cancer Now
BB attended a virtual meeting hosted by Breast Cancer Now, a charity that provides research and life-changing support for those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer to discuss surrogacy.
Online webinar becoming a surrogate or egg donor 22nd October 2024
Thinking about becoming a surrogate or egg donor? This Brilliant Beginnings webinar with Apricity Fertility will help you understand all that is involved and the support available
Free in-person event, central London: The path to becoming a parent through US surrogacy 5th November 2024 6-8pm
We are delighted to be hosting an in-person US surrogacy event, with speakers from Brilliant Beginnings, NGA Law and International Fertility Law Group, where we will explore the path to becoming a parent through US surrogacy.
Online Event: The path to becoming a parent through US surrogacy, 11th July 2024
We are hosting our next US surrogacy event, with speakers from Brilliant Beginnings, NGA Law and US experts from San Diego Fertility Center and Family Source Consulting.
Helen spoke at the Scottish Human Reproduction and Embryology Group conference in Dundee
The Scottish Human Reproduction and Embryology Group held a conference in May 2024. Helen spoke about surrogacy in the UK.
BB in the media: Pink News – An ‘outstanding’ gift – gay dad on the ‘joy’ of having a child via surrogacy
PinkNews shared a piece about gay dads building families through surrogacy, including comments from Helen Prosser, Brilliant Beginnings
BB in the media: iPaper story on single dads building families through surrogacy
The iPaper shared a piece about single dads building families through surrogacy, including the stories of some of the wonderful people we have supported.
Surrogate Manager Tracey tells her story to Stylist magazine – February 2023
Tracey spoke to Stylist about being a surrogate, telling her personal story and reflecting on her work as our Surrogate Manager at Brilliant Beginnings.
Laura and Helen spoke with Metro about the realities of UK surrogacy for surrogates
The Metro featured a number of surrogates, including Brilliant Beginnings’ Laura and Amy, who shared their real-life experience with UK surrogacy.
Giving evidence to the Irish Parliament Special Committee on International Surrogacy, April 2022
Natalie Gamble, one of our founders, gave evidence to the Irish Parliament Special Committee on International Surrogacy in April 2022.
Free emergency legal support for intended parents on Ukraine surrogacy journeys
As a response to the very difficult situation, our sibling organisation NGA Law has been helping to give emergency support to British parents expecting babies through Ukraine surrogacy, and to their surrogates.
BB in the media: Pink News – An ‘outstanding’ gift – gay dad on the ‘joy’ of having a child via surrogacy
PinkNews shared a piece about gay dads building families through surrogacy, including comments from Helen Prosser, Brilliant Beginnings
Building bonds through surrogacy
Surrogacy is a deeply personal and transformative journey, both for the intended parents and the surrogate
Online webinar becoming a surrogate or egg donor 22nd October 2024
Thinking about becoming a surrogate or egg donor? This Brilliant Beginnings webinar with Apricity Fertility will help you understand all that is involved and the support available
BB in the media: iPaper story on single dads building families through surrogacy
The iPaper shared a piece about single dads building families through surrogacy, including the stories of some of the wonderful people we have supported.
What to expect at an embryo transfer – Nicky visits the TFP Wessex Fertility Clinic
Client Manager Nicky visited the TFP Wessex Fertility Clinic to see how embryo transfers are done and explains each stage of the journey.
What can I expect from a final parental order hearing at Central Family Court in London
Nicky shares what happens at a final parental order hearing that takes place at the Central Family Court, recounting this momentous step in a surrogacy journey.
Thinking about what 2025 may hold for you?
It’s that time of year, as the New Year approaches, when many of us reflect on the past and look ahead. While common goals include getting fit, some amazing women decide they will change someone else’s life – by becoming a surrogate.
Undetectable HIV and surrogacy
The risk of HIV transmission to a surrogate from a gamete donor with an undetectable viral load is extremely low, and considered to be negligible. We’d like to share some information about what this might mean for anyone considering becoming a surrogate.
BB and Breast Cancer Now
BB attended a virtual meeting hosted by Breast Cancer Now, a charity that provides research and life-changing support for those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer to discuss surrogacy.
Abortion access, ART, surrogacy and the US elections
International Fertility Law Group share with us what the US election on 5 November may mean for UK parents considering building their families through surrogacy in the USA.
IVF in the US: State of the art and beyond
Dr Gad Lavy from New England Fertility Institute in Connecticut, gives us an insight into IVF in the US and how clinics maximise chances of success in surrogacy.
New research into the profile of US surrogates shows they are not poor or vulnerable, despite what surrogacy critics say
Recent research on the motivations of US surrogates which shows they are not poor or vulnerable, despite what surrogacy critics say.
UK surrogacy is now possible for intended parents living with HIV
We are thrilled to share that UK law has been amended by Parliament to remove the bar on HIV+ intended parents conceiving through UK surrogacy.
Abortion access, ART, surrogacy and the US elections
International Fertility Law Group share with us what the US election on 5 November may mean for UK parents considering building their families through surrogacy in the USA.
Egg donor compensation is going up in the UK – so why shouldn’t surrogates be compensated too?
Surrogates deserve to be compensated for their genuine personal commitment, as egg donors do. Like egg donation, surrogacy is no less an altruistic act.
Celebrating milestones at Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law
We keep marking milestones at the moment with NGA Law’s 15th birthday and the birth of Brilliant Beginnings baby 100. We wanted to celebrate with you.
The BB team in Parliament – latest news on surrogacy law reform
The BB team was in Parliament this week, to hear the latest update on the government’s response to the Law Commissions’ proposals for surrogacy law reform
The Law Commission’s final surrogacy law reform report: Key takeaways and our response
The Law Commission has published their final recommendations for UK surrogacy law reform. Here are the key takeaways and our response.
The Brilliant Beginnings team visits Complete Fertility
The Brilliant beginnings Team met with Complete Fertility’s team at their new clinic in Eastleigh. They talked through ideas for honing the pathway that the clinic will offer to ensure that both intended parents and surrogates’ needs and expectations are anticipated and exceeded.
Undetectable HIV and surrogacy
The risk of HIV transmission to a surrogate from a gamete donor with an undetectable viral load is extremely low, and considered to be negligible. We’d like to share some information about what this might mean for anyone considering becoming a surrogate.
BB and Breast Cancer Now
BB attended a virtual meeting hosted by Breast Cancer Now, a charity that provides research and life-changing support for those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer to discuss surrogacy.
Celebrating milestones at Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law
We keep marking milestones at the moment with NGA Law’s 15th birthday and the birth of Brilliant Beginnings baby 100. We wanted to celebrate with you.
Meet the team: Alejandra Rodrigues Ramones, legal team
Alejandra is part of the legal team at Brilliant Beginnings, and an assistant paralegal at NGA Law. She shares her story in this blog.
Meet the team: Robyn Jones, legal team
Robyn is part of the legal team at Brilliant Beginnings, and a paralegal at NGA Law. In her blog she shares how she came to work for us.