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.
Celebrating milestones at Brilliant Beginnings and NGA Law
We keep marking milestones at the moment with NGA Law’s 15th birthday and the birth of Brilliant Beginnings baby 100. We wanted to celebrate with you.
Film review: The Surrogate
With lots of experience of surrogacy, including in the US, we review the latest movie on this topic: The Surrogate.
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.
When transfers fail: How discussion helps with the hard side of surrogacy
The joy of surrogacy is often talked about, what isn’t as often is the hardships, such as when transfers fail. Alyssa shares her experience as a surrogate.
Video: Q&A with London Women’s Clinic about the treatment process for surrogacy
Laura speaks with Mimi about the London Women’s Clinic about the surrogacy treatment process.
US travel reopens for surrogacy for UK intended parents
BB team member Stephen talks through the welcome news that the US is reopening for travel and how this will help those considering surrogacy in the US
New data from English family court shows 350% growth in UK and international surrogacy over the last 12 years
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.
‘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.
Brilliant Beginnings event on surrogacy in the UK, online, May 2020
Would you like to hear more about surrogacy in the UK? UK surrogacy agency Brilliant Beginnings and law firm NGA Law, have teamed up with Herts and Essex Fertility Centre to bring you information on all the key things to consider.
Brilliant Beginnings talks to Dustin Lance Black in his BBC Radio 5 Live podcast
We recently took part in a discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live that was hosted by Dustin Lance Black about surrogacy.
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
Marie Claire feature: Would you use a surrogate to have your baby?
This month’s Marie Claire magazine has featured a piece about surrogacy, covering real life stories and wider issues. Our founder Helen Prosser was interviewed for the piece:
The Independent: single people allowed to become legal parents of surrogate children
The Independent has covered the proposed law changes put forward by the government to enable single parents to apply for parental orders if they have a child through surrogacy.
Elle magazine: What is surrogacy?
This month’s Elle magazine has featured a piece about surrogacy, covering all the basics including costs, medical requirements, the law and what it means to be a surrogate or an intended parent. Elle interviewed Brilliant Beginnings client manager Stephen Ashe for the piece:
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme interviews Natalie about payments to UK surrogates
Following celebrity news about surrogacy from Natalie Massenet and Kim Kardashian, Natalie Gamble was interviewed on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme (and on Radio Solent) last week about the payments surrogates receive and how this should be reflected in law reform here in the UK
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Law Commission to review UK surrogacy law
The Law Commission announced this week that surrogacy will be part of its next programme of work.
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme interviews Natalie about payments to UK surrogates
Following celebrity news about surrogacy from Natalie Massenet and Kim Kardashian, Natalie Gamble was interviewed on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme (and on Radio Solent) last week about the payments surrogates receive and how this should be reflected in law reform here in the UK
It’s time to review UK surrogacy law: Please support our campaign
We have launched an online petition calling for surrogacy law reform.
Surrogacy law reform conference, London, June 2016
Last month, Helen and Natalie represented both Brilliant Beginnings and Natalie Gamble Associates at a conference organised by Kent University on UK surrogacy law reform.
Surrogacy reform: We need your help!
Following Jessica Lee MP’s Parliamentary call for surrogacy reform in October 2014, the Minister for Public Health (formally Jane Ellison MP, now Nicola Blackwood MP) promised that the government would consider reviewing UK surrogacy law.
UK PhD student calls for surrogacy reform
Emma Walmsley is a second year PhD student from the University of Liverpool.
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