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
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
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.
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.
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.
Building bonds through surrogacy
Surrogacy is a deeply personal and transformative journey, both for the intended parents and the surrogate
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
In-Person Event: US Surrogacy, 14 September 2023
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.
In-Person Event: US Surrogacy – Meet the Experts, 26 April 2023
Meet some of the top US surrogacy experts, including UK experts from Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law, and leading professionals visiting in person from the US.
Free In-Person Event: US Surrogacy For LGBTQ+ Intended Parents – 17th November 2022
We are hosting a free in-person event on US surrogacy for LGBTQ+ intended parents, it will cover the steps and practicalities for your journey.
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.
Brilliant Beginnings in the Guardian – I’ve never thought about being a Dad. Until now…
Surrogacy can be a daunting process, without help. Following queries from Kerry Katona on Steph’s packed lunch, we answer some common surrogacy FAQs.
Surrogacy FAQs: Kerry Katona raised some common queries on Steph’s Packed Lunch
Surrogacy can be a daunting process, without help. Following queries from Kerry Katona on Steph’s packed lunch, we answer some common surrogacy FAQs.
Brilliant Beginnings talks with BBC News about the increase in surrogacy for UK intended parents
Alyssa, Natalie and one of our brilliant surrogacy teams had the opportunity to talk all things surrogacy on the BBC.
Making Babies: A podcast with Andrea Byrne
Stephen, Teresa and Natalie spoke to Andrea on her ‘Making Babies’ podcast about the realities of surrogacy in the UK and overseas.
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.
Being matched with intended parents as a surrogate
Find out what it is like to be matched with an intended parent as a surrogate, how the process is managed and more.
When transfers fail: How discussion helps with the hard side of surrogacy
The joy of surrogacy is often talked about, what isn’t as often is the hardships, such as when transfers fail. Alyssa shares her experience as a surrogate.
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
Gay dads and surrogacy research – can you help?
Non-biological gay/bisexual fathers’ experiences of becoming dads and bonding with their baby born by UK surrogacy – Call for Research Participants
Surrogate Manager Alyssa shared her surrogacy insights with a researcher in Japan
Alyssa spoke with a university researcher in Japan about surrogacy, a new concept there, and shares a little of what was discussed.
Cambridge University needs your help to improve international surrogacy guidance
Cambridge University is undertaking a research project on international surrogacy arrangements. Can you help with their survey?
Would you be interested in sharing your experience?
Zaina Mahmoud is a PhD researcher at the Welcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health at the University of Exeter.
Research help for De Monfort University, Leicester
Dr Christina Weis and Dr Wendy Norton are sociologists at the Centre of Reproduction Research at De Montfort University in Leicester who are undertaking a study exploring heterosexual partnered men’s experiences of becoming fathers through surrogacy.
University of Manchester to launch a new study into ‘unscripted’ role of sperm and egg donors
The University of Manchester is launching a new research study to explore the social implications of donating sperm or eggs and the effects the decision to donate has on donors’ everyday lives and relationships.
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.
Talking cross-border surrogacy at the World Congress of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Natalie took part in The Fertility Show’s 2021 Online Summit and was interviewed about surrogacy law. You can find out more about the event and how to watch her interview.
The Fertility Show Online Summit 2021 – Surrogacy law
Natalie took part in The Fertility Show’s 2021 Online Summit and was interviewed about surrogacy law. You can find out more about the event and how to watch her interview.
Brilliant Beginnings talks with BBC News about the increase in surrogacy for UK intended parents
Alyssa, Natalie and one of our brilliant surrogacy teams had the opportunity to talk all things surrogacy on the BBC.
New data from English family court shows 350% growth in UK and international surrogacy over the last 12 years
Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law are proud to announce the launch of our joint US Surrogacy Pathway for UK individuals and couples seeking surrogacy in the US.
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.
Getting to know BB: Kelly Blaxall, Legal Manager
Kelly is one of the Legal Managers at Brilliant Beginnings. Here, she shares how she came to the law, her work with BB and NGA Law and the impact of her work.
We’ve launched a joint NGA Law and Brilliant Beginnings US Surrogacy Pathway
Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law are proud to announce the launch of our joint US Surrogacy Pathway for UK individuals and couples seeking surrogacy in the US.