One family’s story of US surrogacy with Brilliant Beginnings
One family’s story of US surrogacy with Brilliant Beginnings. We felt absolutely overwhelmed by the lovely words written by these new parents we have been privileged to support through their US surrogacy journey.
What the HFEA’s Fertility Treatment 2023 report tells us about surrogacy in the UK
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Fertility Treatment 2023: Trends and Figures, offers a valuable snapshot of how fertility treatment is evolving—and what it means for surrogacy in the UK.
Natalie speaks to Australian Law Commission
Natalie was invited to speak to the Australian Law Commission about her long experience of global surrogacy, the law in the UK and her experience with Brilliant Beginnings.
Helen and Natalie speak at the British HIV Association national conference in Brighton
Helen Prosser and Natalie Gamble were delighted to address the British HIV Association national conference in Brighton on 24 April 2025.
Free online event 28th May 2025: 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, our expert panel, with leading legal speakers from both the UK and the US, will cover key questions for UK parents to consider.
Research on the experiences of trans and non-binary people with family law
Research on the experiences of trans and non-binary people with family law (including the legal aspects of surrogacy and other family building). Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Lincoln are trying to help us better understand the experiences of trans and non-binary people, and their families, with the law in England and Wales.
Natalie speaks to Australian Law Commission
Natalie was invited to speak to the Australian Law Commission about her long experience of global surrogacy, the law in the UK and her experience with Brilliant Beginnings.
Brilliant Beginnings: Your trusted partner for US surrogacy
Brilliant Beginnings provides expert support, working closely with trusted US agencies, fertility clinics, and legal professionals to ensure a smooth and well-guided experience for our clients.
Tips for avoiding delays during your US surrogacy journey
In this blog, we’ll share key tips for avoiding delays (as far as possible) during your US surrogacy journey and highlight how Brilliant Beginnings can help you have a smoother experience.
US surrogacy journey logistics FAQs
When thinking about a surrogacy journey in the US, it is only natural to want to understand the logistics. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we get asked.
My surrogate in the US is pregnant – will I feel connected to the pregnancy?
Tips on how you can ensure your US surrogate feels valued and supported throughout your US surrogacy journey. Explore our experience based advice.
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
Helen and Natalie speak at the British HIV Association national conference in Brighton
Helen Prosser and Natalie Gamble were delighted to address the British HIV Association national conference in Brighton on 24 April 2025.
Free online event 28th May 2025: 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, our expert panel, with leading legal speakers from both the UK and the US, will cover key questions for UK parents to consider.
Helen at the International Surrogacy Forum in South Africa
Helen attended the 3rd International Surrogacy Forum conference on 24-25 March 2025, which brought together surrogacy researchers, advocates, attorneys and providers of professional services from around the globe.
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
What the HFEA’s Fertility Treatment 2023 report tells us about surrogacy in the UK
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Fertility Treatment 2023: Trends and Figures, offers a valuable snapshot of how fertility treatment is evolving—and what it means for 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.
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.
One family’s story of US surrogacy with Brilliant Beginnings
One family’s story of US surrogacy with Brilliant Beginnings. We felt absolutely overwhelmed by the lovely words written by these new parents we have been privileged to support through their US surrogacy journey.
The longest journeys start with small steps: a journey to parenthood through US surrogacy
The longest journeys start with small steps – a journey to parenthood through US surrogacy
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.
BB Surrogate Elisha Shares Her Surrogacy Birth Story
Elisha, a surrogate with Brilliant Beginnings, has written an account of her experience of giving birth as a surrogate
What it’s like to be matched as a surrogate with Brilliant Beginnings
Nicky, a surrogate and case manager with BB, shares her experience of the matching process and meeting her intended parents for the first time.
My surrogacy journey: Chloe shares her experience as a BB surrogate
My surrogacy journey: Chloe shares her experience as a BB surrogate One of our Brilliant Surrogates sent us a lovely email, which she gave us permission to share with you all, to give a flavour of what it is like to be supported through surrogacy preparation and our...
What the HFEA’s Fertility Treatment 2023 report tells us about surrogacy in the UK
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Fertility Treatment 2023: Trends and Figures, offers a valuable snapshot of how fertility treatment is evolving—and what it means for surrogacy in the UK.
Research on the experiences of trans and non-binary people with family law
Research on the experiences of trans and non-binary people with family law (including the legal aspects of surrogacy and other family building). Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Lincoln are trying to help us better understand the experiences of trans and non-binary people, and their families, with the law in England and Wales.
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.
What the HFEA’s Fertility Treatment 2023 report tells us about surrogacy in the UK
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Fertility Treatment 2023: Trends and Figures, offers a valuable snapshot of how fertility treatment is evolving—and what it means for surrogacy in the UK.
Natalie speaks to Australian Law Commission
Natalie was invited to speak to the Australian Law Commission about her long experience of global surrogacy, the law in the UK and her experience with Brilliant Beginnings.
Helen at the International Surrogacy Forum in South Africa
Helen attended the 3rd International Surrogacy Forum conference on 24-25 March 2025, which brought together surrogacy researchers, advocates, attorneys and providers of professional services from around the globe.
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.
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.
Helen and Natalie speak at the British HIV Association national conference in Brighton
Helen Prosser and Natalie Gamble were delighted to address the British HIV Association national conference in Brighton on 24 April 2025.
Helen at the International Surrogacy Forum in South Africa
Helen attended the 3rd International Surrogacy Forum conference on 24-25 March 2025, which brought together surrogacy researchers, advocates, attorneys and providers of professional services from around the globe.
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.
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.
Brilliant Beginnings babies born in the US over 10+ years of experience
We share some interesting statistics around where in the US surrogacy Brilliant Beginnings babies been born, where the agencies and clinics were, and more.