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My Surrogacy Journey Blog

21 February 2025 Navigating Sensitive Questions and Encouraging Supportive Conversations

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

9 December 2024 My Surrogacy Journey announce partnership with Avenues 

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

5 December 2024 How I Met My…Intended Parents

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

4 December 2024 How can an Intended Parent offer support to their Surrogate?

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

3 December 2024 What Makes Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital Unique?

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

4 November 2024 Fertility In Mind : Comprehensive Support for Your Surrogacy Journey

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

23 October 2024 Supporting the Surrogacy Community : Our Unique Partnership

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

4 August 2024 Manchester Fertility Bust Common Surrogacy Myths 

When discussing a topic like surrogacy, people’s ideas about what it is and what happens to the people involved in the surrogacy journey can vary widely. Separating fact from fiction can often be a challenge as there are different types of surrogacy, legalities around parentage,

31 July 2024 What is an Independent Midwife and why might I want one?

Discover the Essence of Independent Midwifery with Zest: A Tailored Journey to Parenthood Welcoming a new life into the world is a profound experience, one that deserves personalised care and unwavering support. This is where Zest Midwives, with their innovative approach to independent midwifery, shine brightest.

31 July 2024 My changing face of Pride Month

Written by Kay Read We are in the middle of Pride Month. A month of global recognition of the rights of LGBTQIA+ communities, the plight for freedom, for acceptance and for recognition for a large and growing part of our global population. As a Queer woman