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.
How do I care for my surrogate in the UK?
Once you are matched with a surrogate, intended parents should spend time investing in your relationship and building the best foundations. Explore our experience based advice.
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
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.
US IVF success rates
When planning a US surrogacy journey what might affects IVF success rates? Here we discuss things you might not have considered yet.
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.
How do I care for my surrogate in the UK?
Once you are matched with a surrogate, intended parents should spend time investing in your relationship and building the best foundations. Explore our experience based advice.
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.
US IVF success rates
When planning a US surrogacy journey what might affects IVF success rates? Here we discuss things you might not have considered yet.
Myth-busting surrogacy in the US: a guide for UK intended parents
Navigating surrogacy in the US can be daunting and we want to help make it simpler and smoother. To help with that, here are some of the common myths and misconceptions we regularly help parents to work through.
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.
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
Education seminar: Where in the world can I go for surrogacy? 28 November 2023
Our education seminar will share our real experience of surrogacy in the UK, USA, Ukraine, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, Mexico and more
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.
Laura, Tracey, Alyssa and Teresa spoke with online magazine, Mother & Baby
We hosted our first surrogate retreat of 2022. Held online, we were able to get together a great group from our surrogate community.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers at City, University of London are hoping to reach intended parents expecting a baby through surrogacy
Researchers at City, University of London, are conducting a new research study looking at the experiences and psychological health of intended parents who are expecting a baby through surrogacy either in the UK or abroad.
UCL & Anna Freud Centre are looking for intended mothers to share their experiences of their surrogacy journey
Zeynep Gokcelik is an MSc student at UCL and the Anna Freud Centre studying early child development. Her research is a part of the larger Longitudinal Experiences and Adjustments in Parenthood Study (LEAPS) at the Anna Freud Centre. Find out more here.
Do you have children born through international surrogacy aged 8 or over? Can you help their voices be heard in future law reform?
Brilliant Beginnings is delighted to be supporting the new phase of the Children’s Voices in Surrogacy Law project, which will focus on the views of children born through international 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 Law Commission is set to publish its final surrogacy law reform report
We are eagerly awaiting what will be the The Law Commission’s final surrogacy law reform report, and Draft Bill, on Wednesday, 29th March 2023.
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.
Getting to know BB: Nicky Reid, Client Manager
Client Manager Nicky shares a little about her life as a mum of three, her experience with surrogacy and how she helps match surrogacy teams.
What we learned at the Royal College of Nursing Fertility Nursing Forum conference 2021
Laura Clarke, a registered Nurse, shares insights on the fertility sector, the growth of surrogacy, and the impact of COVID on both.
Getting to know BB: Gemma Hart-Dyke, Client Manager
Gemma writes about being a client manager, how she came to work for Brilliant Beginnings, and shares a bit about her life outside of work and her family.