Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology briefing paper on surrogacy
New NHS North West surrogacy guideline brings clarity and compassionate care to families, shaped by expert insight and lived experience.
Single dad Simon shares his story about having a son through US surrogacy
Take a moment to listen this piece from BBC4 discussing how men, too, feel broody and harbour profound desires to become fathers.
What Children Really Think About Surrogacy: Positive Insights from New UK Research
Groundbreaking UK research reveals children see surrogacy as caring and collaborative, reinforcing the case for ethical practice and modern surrogacy law.
US surrogacy exclusive event, London 5 February
Join Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law for an exclusive US surrogacy event in London on 5 February 2026. Meet experts, ask questions, and connect with trusted professionals.
How Brilliant Beginnings is helping intended parents budget for US surrogacy
Discover how Brilliant Beginnings helps UK intended parents plan and budget for US surrogacy. Learn why costs have risen, what to expect, and how to make informed choices for a safe, ethical journey.
Embryo transfer to your US surrogate: what UK intended parents can expect
Embryo transfer to your US surrogate is a critical and much anticipated stage in your US surrogacy journey. For some intended parents and surrogates, this will be the first time that they have experienced an embryo transfer.
How Brilliant Beginnings is helping intended parents budget for US surrogacy
Discover how Brilliant Beginnings helps UK intended parents plan and budget for US surrogacy. Learn why costs have risen, what to expect, and how to make informed choices for a safe, ethical journey.
Embryo transfer to your US surrogate: what UK intended parents can expect
Embryo transfer to your US surrogate is a critical and much anticipated stage in your US surrogacy journey. For some intended parents and surrogates, this will be the first time that they have experienced an embryo transfer.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
My surrogacy journey: An intended parent’s story
Paul shares his surrogacy journey as an intended parent, from thinking about surrogacy, to matching with a surrogacy, to meeting his babies.
Surrogacy stories: A family shining bright
We share the story of how Chris and Andrew, with the help of their surrogate Katie, brought Lyra into the world.
Surrogacy in a pandemic: My story of giving birth during COVID-19
Births can be hard in normal circumstances, but with surrogacy, COVID-19 and twins, there was a lot to manage. This was how two healthy babies were born.
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.
Aston University study seeks to interview parents through international surrogacy
Dr Katie Tonkiss is seeking parents through international surrogacy to participate in a study about their experiences. Find out more here.
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
Perspectives on Surrogacy 2025 survey launched
A new survey – Perspectives on Surrogacy 2025 – is being conducted by Professor Kirsty Horsey from Loughborough University, in conjunction with SurrogacyUK’s Working Group on Law Reform.
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.
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.
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.
Reflecting on 2019, looking ahead to 2020
January is a time for thinking about new starts and new resolutions. For many people having a family is at the very top of their new year’s priorities.
Brilliant Beginnings at the National Surrogacy Awards 2018
Brilliant Beginnings teamed up with Surrogacy UK, Fertility Road Magazine, independent surrogacy groups and other surrogacy professionals for the first ever National Surrogacy Awards.
Brilliant Beginnings House of Commons event on surrogacy law reform
Brilliant Beginnings’ surrogacy campaign was launched at the UK Houses of Parliament on Tuesday evening.
Launch of Brilliant Beginnings, a new UK based non-profit surrogacy and donation agency
Welcome to Brilliant Beginnings, a new agency supporting and creating UK families through surrogacy and egg donation, with a commitment to doing things safely, ethically and legally.