By Hayley Aldis, Surrogate Co-ordinatoor. Surrogacy is full of big feelings — excitement, love, nerves… hope. We all go in with good intentions and a belief that things will go smoothly. And sometimes they do. But not always. Sometimes, even when you do everything “right,” the journey still
Welcome to the third and final part of our three part blog series on the topic of ‘When does a mother truly become a mother?’ Written and created by our Head of Ethics- Kay Read, this blog series was written in response to a long
Following on from our previous blog post, inspired by a recent BBC show which raised the debate about whether a surrogate is a mother, this blog explores that theme in more detail by examining the definition of the Maternal Role. It delves into the difference
Our founders Michael and Wes are no stranger to activism. Since they launched their first business venture together, TwoDadsUK® in 2017, life has become busier, and the people they support shows no sign of slowing down. Michael and Wes have spoken in parliament, advised on Department
Join us as you delve into part 1 of a 3-part blog series written by our Head of Ethics, Kay Read. This series was written in response to the debate on whether surrogates should be defined as ‘Mothers’. Kay speaks both as our Head of
Many of us have faced well-meaning but sometimes insensitive questions about family and parenthood. These comments can catch Intended Parents off-guard, leaving them at a loss for how to respond honestly about their journey. Instead of staying silent or sidestepping the topic, here are some
Date: 9th December 2024 A new partnership between My Surrogacy Journey and Avenues is improving the care offered to intended parents who want to grow their family. Summary: UK law currently states that if someone has chosen a surrogacy pathway then a referral must be made to an organisation
By Hayley Aldis , Surrogate Co-ordinator at My Surrogacy Journey Let’s rewind to maybe 2003. Possibly even 2002. I was 21 years old which made my sister Sophie 18/19. She, as many do during college and university years, started work at a local pub. On her
By Hayley Aldis, Surrogate co-ordinator at My Surrogacy Journey Support: (n) – a source of comfort or encouragement; (v) give comfort or encouragement to. ‘Support’ is a very personal term. What one person classes as supportive behaviour, another might find intrusive or inappropriate. Talking to a set of
By Mr. Rehan Salim, Medical Director, Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital At Lister Fertility Clinic, we’re more than just a clinic - we’re a family dedicated to helping you build yours. We are proud to partner with TwoDadsUK, whose commitment to raising awareness of
By Manchester Fertility Your pathway to parenthood is unique, as is how you feel about starting your family through surrogacy. Some people will always know they need to use a surrogate, such as same-sex couples, others may be considering surrogacy after struggling to conceive. However you feel
By James Nicopoullos, Medical Director Lister Fertility Clinic At Lister Fertility Clinic, our dedication to family building through surrogacy is shared with partners like My Surrogacy Journey (MSJ). Together, we strive to provide the highest standard of care, compassion, and innovation for intended parents, surrogates, and
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