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.
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.
Building bonds through surrogacy
Surrogacy is a deeply personal and transformative journey, both for the intended parents and the surrogate
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.
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.
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.
Shout out for our surrogate supporters!
The surrogate supporters, the surrogate’s partners and parents, are the unsung heroes who are there to rub backs, and feet, to listen and steer.
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.
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.
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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.
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…
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.
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