![The BB team in Parliament – latest news on surrogacy law reform](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BB-at-the-APPG-in-Parliament-2-1080x675.jpg)
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
![UK government to remove block on HIV+ intended parents conceiving through UK surrogacy](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/removing-jenga-block-1080x675.jpg)
UK government to remove block on HIV+ intended parents conceiving through UK surrogacy
We are thrilled to see the government’s announcement in Parliament yesterday that it will remove the bar on HIV+ intended parents conceiving through UK surrogacy.
![Education seminar: Where in the world can I go for surrogacy? 28 November 2023](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_588827053-1080x675.jpeg)
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
![Is US surrogacy a transaction, a relationship or both?](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/woman-video-call-wood-table-1080x675.jpg)
Is US surrogacy a transaction, a relationship or both?
We explain the nature of US surrogacy for UK intended parents, addressing the myth of cold surrogacy journeys and the realities of the relationships US surrogates want.
![Gay dads and surrogacy research – can you help?](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Two-men-in-a-cafe-1080x675.jpg)
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
![In-Person Event: US Surrogacy, 14 September 2023](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/baby-usa-flag.jpg)
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.
![Children’s Voices in Surrogacy Law](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/children-sitting-coloured-blocks.jpg)
Children’s Voices in Surrogacy Law
This is a new project focused on getting the voices of children born through surrogacy and children of surrogates, to inform updates to surrogacy law.
![Giving evidence to the Irish Parliament Special Committee on International Surrogacy, April 2022](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/irish-street-flags.jpg)
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.
![Being matched with intended parents – A surrogate’s perspective](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/woman-talking-video-call.jpg)
Being matched with intended parents – A surrogate’s perspective
We match surrogates with intended parents on a one-to-one basis. Here, one of our surrogates shares her perspective on this stage of the journey.
![Film review: The Surrogate](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/the-surrogate-featured-image.jpg)
Film review: The Surrogate
With lots of experience of surrogacy, including in the US, we review the latest movie on this topic: The Surrogate.
![What we learned at the Royal College of Nursing Fertility Nursing Forum conference 2021](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nurse-uniform.jpg)
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.
![Surrogacy FAQs: Kerry Katona raised some common queries on Steph’s Packed Lunch](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/child-looking-thinking.jpg)
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.
![Event Recording: Surrogacy in the US for single people – 24th Feb 22](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/single-dad-baby.jpg)
Event Recording: Surrogacy in the US for single people – 24th Feb 22
We will be hosting a free event on US surrogacy for single parents (in the UK), speaking with a single parents about their journey.
![Brilliant Beginnings attended the Progress Educational Trust’s Annual Conference 2021](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/holding-baby-hand-finger.jpg)
Brilliant Beginnings attended the Progress Educational Trust’s Annual Conference 2021
With lots of experience of surrogacy, including in the US, we review the latest movie on this topic: The Surrogate.
![Free zoom event recording – Surrogacy in the US and choosing the right egg donor](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/us-surrogacy-event-right-egg-donor-1.jpg)
Free zoom event recording – Surrogacy in the US and choosing the right egg donor
We hosted a free event on US surrogacy (for UK intended parents), with information on how to choose an egg donor for this route.
![Free zoom event recording – Surrogacy in the US & maximising embryo quality](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/us-surrogacy-event-max-embryo-quality.jpg)
Free zoom event recording – Surrogacy in the US & maximising embryo quality
We hosted a free event on Surrogacy in the US and maximising embryo quality.
![Talking cross-border surrogacy at the World Congress of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FIGO-oct-2021.jpg)
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](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fertility-show-2021.jpg)
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.
![The Guardian reports on new parents stuck in the US amid COVID-19 shutdown](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Guardian.png)
The Guardian reports on new parents stuck in the US amid COVID-19 shutdown
The Guardian has covered the story of parents through US surrogacy who have been stranded in the US with newborns after the US announced closure of its passport office this week. Quoting us, the article says…
![The Telegraph reports on the risks of unsupported UK surrogacy](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Telegraph-1080x489.png)
The Telegraph reports on the risks of unsupported UK surrogacy
The Telegraph has covered a sad story of a UK surrogate who was left feeling traumatised after an independent surrogacy journey in which she did not feel well supported. Quoting us, Kate Graham said…
![BBC Victoria Derbyshire show debates surrogacy reform](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Victoria-Derbyshire.jpg)
BBC Victoria Derbyshire show debates surrogacy reform
Natalie Gamble was part of the Victoria Derbyshire show today which considered the Law Commission’s proposals for surrogacy law reform
![The Guardian on the rise of single fathers by choice](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Simon-and-William-at-hospitalB000890005.184.565F1-1080x675.jpg)
The Guardian on the rise of single fathers by choice
The Guardian has published a feature about the growing numbers of men pursuing parenthood through surrogayc, adoption and fostering, sharing their stories. We were pleased to help with the article, which also quotes our founder Natalie Gamble:
![Pink News on the biggest wins for LGBT+ rights and the battles yet to be won](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pinknews.jpg)
Pink News on the biggest wins for LGBT+ rights and the battles yet to be won
As the decade ends we take a look back at the rights won by LGBT+ people across the UK in the 2010s, and the fights that continue on.
![The Times on the Scottish Catholic Church and surrogacy](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/the-times-logo.png)
The Times on the Scottish Catholic Church and surrogacy
The Times has reported criticism of the Scottish Catholic Church for describing surrogacy as 'child trafficking' The Scottish Catholic Church has been criticised for questioning 'whether surrogacy is any better than child trafficking' in its response to the Law...
![Surrogacy in a pandemic: My story of giving birth during COVID-19](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Baby-feet-1080x675.jpg)
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.
![A surrogate and nurse on planning for a surrogate birth during COVID-19](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5e7c8db5834ddpregnant-white.jpg)
A surrogate and nurse on planning for a surrogate birth during COVID-19
The situation here in the UK is evolving daily with new announcements from the government about Coronavirus and the ongoing impact this pandemic is having on our country, and in particular our NHS.
![The Guardian on the rise of single fathers by choice](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Simon-and-William-at-hospitalB000890005.184.565F1-1080x675.jpg)
The Guardian on the rise of single fathers by choice
The Guardian has published a feature about the growing numbers of men pursuing parenthood through surrogayc, adoption and fostering, sharing their stories. We were pleased to help with the article, which also quotes our founder Natalie Gamble:
![The greatest gift: why I chose to become a surrogate – Laura Clarke](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Surrogate-Twins-866x675.jpg)
The greatest gift: why I chose to become a surrogate – Laura Clarke
When I tell people I have been a surrogate not once, not twice, but currently carrying twins for my third journey, the reaction is normally sheer bewilderment or amazement.
![A surrogate’s perspective on the Two Week Wait (2WW)](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5da5dcd0f0e2drsz_adobestock_182562237-1080x675.jpg)
A surrogate’s perspective on the Two Week Wait (2WW)
The two week wait or 2ww as you’ll find it on many web searches, is a pretty tricky time when going through a surrogacy journey.
![I was a surrogate: here’s what people ask about having a baby for someone else](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lisa-in-HuffPost-1080x675.jpg)
I was a surrogate: here’s what people ask about having a baby for someone else
The Huffington Post has featured an interview with Brilliant Surrogate Lisa Charlwood-Green, who carried a baby for a same-sex couple in the UK.
![Survey published, recommending legal reform and pre-birth orders for UK surrogacy](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/5637726fd9245NGA_Stock_190-300x200-1.jpg)
Survey published, recommending legal reform and pre-birth orders for UK surrogacy
We are delighted to see the report from Surrogacy UK following its survey of surrogacy practice in the UK, and particularly its recommendations for law reform.
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Could you be a Diversity role model?
Helen and Natalie met with Suran Dickson from the fantastic charity Diversity Role Models which is working hard to promote awareness of non-traditional families in schools.
![Could you be a trustee for the National Gamete Trust?](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/person-with-hand-in-the-air-at-seminar-1080x675.jpg)
Could you be a trustee for the National Gamete Trust?
The egg and sperm donation charity, the National Gamete Donation Trust (NGDT) (of which Brilliant Beginnings and Natalie Gamble Associates director Helen is a trustee), is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individuals to complement their hardworking team of trustees.
![UK children conceived through surrogacy and donation are well adjusted](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Cambridge-university-logo-800x675.jpg)
UK children conceived through surrogacy and donation are well adjusted
Leading academics at Cambridge University have published the findings of important new research into the wellbeing of UK children born through surrogacy and gamete donation.
![BBC Today Programme on stranded surrogacy babies](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59db93e2f2966R4today-1080x675.jpg)
BBC Today Programme on stranded surrogacy babies
Our founder Natalie Gamble was interviewed on this morning’s BBC Radio 4 Today Programme about the problems faced by surrogacy families in the current coronavirus crisis.
![The Guardian reports on new parents stuck in the US amid COVID-19 shutdown](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Guardian.png)
The Guardian reports on new parents stuck in the US amid COVID-19 shutdown
The Guardian has covered the story of parents through US surrogacy who have been stranded in the US with newborns after the US announced closure of its passport office this week. Quoting us, the article says…
![BBC Victoria Derbyshire show debates surrogacy reform](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Victoria-Derbyshire.jpg)
BBC Victoria Derbyshire show debates surrogacy reform
Natalie Gamble was part of the Victoria Derbyshire show today which considered the Law Commission’s proposals for surrogacy law reform
![Surrogacy reform debated in Parliament](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5e313a5f3ebe9natalie-gamble-parliament_1.jpg)
Surrogacy reform debated in Parliament
Surrogacy law reform was debated by MPs in Parliament on Tuesday, with a clear message that progressive law reform is urgently needed.
![Law Commission surrogacy reform consultation event, London, 12 July 2019](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5d2c409c9f9595d28e8c0dc605Law_Commission_surrogacy_1_1-1.jpg)
Law Commission surrogacy reform consultation event, London, 12 July 2019
Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law were delighted to host the Law Commission’s first consultation event on surrogacy law reform this evening at our London office.
![Can you be a UK surrogate and get paid?](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5d235f013a97cshutterstock_139846285-1-1080x675.jpg)
Can you be a UK surrogate and get paid?
Like any pregnancy, there is a financial element to every surrogacy arrangement.
![Welcome to the team: Tracey – Surrogate Manager](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5df733950a8ebwelcome_aboard.jpg)
Welcome to the team: Tracey – Surrogate Manager
From Brilliant Surrogate to Brilliant Beginnings team member Brilliant Beginnings welcomes Tracey to the team.
![Brilliant Beginnings at the National Surrogacy Awards 2018](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/5b7bf8e6f1971national_surrogacy_awards-1080x675.jpg)
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.
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We’re recruiting!
We’re seeking 3 enthusiastic new recruits to join our London team.
![Brilliant Beginnings House of Commons event on surrogacy law reform](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/5231efa3d5550House_of_Commons_event_026-1080x675.jpg)
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](https://brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/543e458ab1743circles_logo.jpg)
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.