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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choosing the right organisations to support your US surrogacy journey
We explain how people choose the necessary organisations for their US surrogacy journeys from amongst the many, many different choices. And how we can help you find the right ones.
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.
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.
5 commonly asked questions by gay dads to be through surrogacy
If you are a same-sex male couple considering surrogacy, we’ve got the answers to the FAQs that we most commonly get asked at the start of a surrogacy journey.
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.
The Brilliant Beginnings surrogates’ retreat 2021
Our annual surrogates’ retreat went online this year. We were joined by a wonderful group of experienced and new surrogates in a day of pampering and support.
‘Surrogacy for single people’ free zoom event with Wayne Jackson – 6pm Monday 30th November
Brilliant Beginnings is hosting a free online event to discuss surrogacy for single people. We’ll be speaking with Wayne Jackson, who is on his journey as a single parent.
Free surrogacy in the US event, on Zoom – Tuesday 1 December 2020
Brilliant Beginnings is hosting a free event for surrogacy in the US for intended parents. This free event will take place on 1st December 2020 via zoom.
Natalie discussed known donation at Progress Educational Trust’s event in September 2020
Natalie took part in a panel discussion on known donation for the Progress Educational Trust’s event in September 2020.
Curious Connections conference, Manchester University, July 2020
The conference presented the Morgan Centre’s latest research into the experiences and perspectives of egg and sperm donors, the first major study of its kind since the move toward identity-release donation in the UK.
Deaf LGBTQIA event held online in July 2020
Our directors Helen Prosser and Natalie Gamble were delighted to join Deaf LGBTQIA for an online seminar about surrogacy as part of their series on LGBT family building.
The Independent feature on surrogacy in the UK
The Independent has published a feature about surrogacy in the UK, asking: is this legal, how does it work and how much does it cost? Brilliant Beginnings was pleased to help with the article and gave some information about the costs of surrogacy in the UK:
CNN speaks to Brilliant Beginnings about how UK surrogacy law is driving parents overseas
CNN has featured an article about our research with Cambridge University, recently published in the leading journal Human Fertility. Our research was the first study to explore the motivations of UK parents choosing between UK and international surrogacy options…
Natalie writes for the Guardian about surrogacy, altruism and payments
Our director Natalie Gamble was asked to write an opinion editorial for the Guardian, explaining why we think the law needs to change to support surrogates properly – including their right to be openly compensated for their time and effort.
Brilliant Beginnings featured in GQ magazine
Helen from BB commented on an interesting article written by GQ about how the law around surrogacy in the UK needs to be updated.
Gay Times feature on HIV+ gay and bisexual men becoming parents
The Gay Times has featured a piece by Philip Baldwin, an HIV+ gay man who recently attended a presentation our founder Natalie Gamble gave at the British HIV Association national conference.
The Times on how the law is catching up with surrogacy
The Times has written a piece about the problems with the UK’s current surrogacy laws, and the hope that law reform is on the way.
Kim’s journey – Why I want to be a surrogate
Hi everyone, I am Kim from Portsmouth. Six months ago I heard some very sad news of a friend who, due to cervical cancer, couldn’t conceive her own child.
Huffington Post features Brilliant Beginnings dads through surrogacy
The Huffington Post has published a feature about three same-sex couples and their family-building journeys. It includes the story of Michael and Jerome, dads through UK surrogacy with Brilliant Beginnings, who shared their journey:
The waiting game
The answer will vary depending on who you ask but the general thought associated with that saying is a long duration.
The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should support them better)
We wanted to share this letter, which was sent by a US surrogate for her UK intended parents as a surprise for their final parental order hearing.
“Baby cupboard” Fran’s story so far
I hear that expression a lot when first telling people that I’m going to be a surrogate – and the reaction tends to be even stronger when they discover that I’m doing it for people that until last year I’d never met before!
Brilliant baby boy!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of our first Brilliant Beginnings Baby, little Rupert who was born on 1st April 2015 weighing a healthy 7.7lbs!
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The Parental Order for single people during surrogacy
We look at the parental order for single people going through UK surrogacy, and how it works for single intended parents and surrogates.
Natalie writes for the Guardian about surrogacy, altruism and payments
Our director Natalie Gamble was asked to write an opinion editorial for the Guardian, explaining why we think the law needs to change to support surrogates properly – including their right to be openly compensated for their time and effort.
The Times on how the law is catching up with surrogacy
The Times has written a piece about the problems with the UK’s current surrogacy laws, and the hope that law reform is on the way.
BBC Woman’s Hour on the new government surrogacy guidance
BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour has featured a section in this morning’s programme about the Department of Health’s new surrogacy guidance – the first ever official UK government guidance on surrogacy. Our founder Natalie Gamble was interviewed by Jennie Murra
New government guidance on UK surrogacy launched today
The government has today launched new online information about UK surrogacy, which will be part of the gov.uk official public information portal.
Law Commission to review UK surrogacy law
The Law Commission announced this week that surrogacy will be part of its next programme of work.
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