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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the best state for surrogacy in the US?
Where to go for surrogacy in the US is a popular and important question. However, surrogacy journeys in the US often require multiple states for each stage.
Support for surrogacy if you are working with someone you already know
Getting the right support when going through independent surrogacy, surrogacy with a family member or a friend, can help make the journey go smoother. Here’s how we can help.
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.
Surrogacy after IVF: What to do when it isn’t working
IVF is a long and often difficult road, and for some it doesn’t work. We explore what to do when IVF isn’t working, how surrogacy can become a next step and what to consider.
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
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
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
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.
Free zoom event – Surrogacy in the US – 29th July 2021
Brilliant Beginnings are pleased to be hosting a free Zoom event alongside NGA Law and New England Fertility for intended parents looking to go to the US for surrogacy.
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
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
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
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...
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.
Huffington Post reports on surrogacy in the UK
The Huffington Post has published a feature about surrogacy in the UK, summarising how the process works and what the law says. On the question of how much surrogacy costs, the article quotes Brilliant Beginnings:
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
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)
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
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.
Simon and James talk about their hopes to become parents
It’s a very strange feeling to have found a wonderful person, fallen in love, planned the wedding, bought the family home… and then not be able to have the children together that you so desperately want.
Our surrogates, why they do what they do
Surrogates are amazing women, we will be the first to tell you that!
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.
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
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
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
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.
Reforming Surrogacy Laws conference, London, 6 June 2019
Natalie and Helen were delighted to be invited to speak at the Reforming Surrogacy Laws conference in London last week.
The Independent on surrogacy law reform
The Independent has featured an article about surrogacy law reform, reporting on the Law Commission’s provisional recommendations announced this week.
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.