I have always found it difficult to explain what an ally is and why I believe I am one. Some of the definitions I have come across include “unconditional kindness,” “non-judgment,” and “spreading knowledge, awareness, and mutual respect.” However, I feel these qualities should be
The good news is that there is change in the air, but I have my reservations and, in my view, the current NHS approach to equality and diversity when it comes to fertility funding is sadly a tale of the good, the bad and the
1. Fresh eggs have better success rates than frozen eggs A 2020 study which analysed 36,925 IVF cycles found that fresh eggs have better success rates than frozen eggs: fresh eggs had a 47.7% live birth rate, versus 39.6% for frozen eggs. When it comes to embryos,
Are we one step closer to the new surrogacy law in the UK? The much anticipated, five years in the making joint Report of the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission was published in March 2023. This has been dubbed
Tracey Sainsbury, Fertility Counsellor, Lister Fertility Clinic Navigating the emotional and physical journey of fertility treatment is a significant challenge for individuals and couples alike. This journey to parenthood undoubtedly presents unique challenges to LGBTQ+ employees too. While this journey extends beyond the workplace, employers have
We caught up with Guy Ringler MD of California Fertility Partners in Los Angeles to talk about the changing landscape of family building and how he has witnessed continued improvements for the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to starting a family. Guy is a fertility doctor who identifies
On the 29th March 2023, the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission revealed their Summary of Report. A hugely anticipated piece of work that involved a period of consultation in 2019 with over 680 responses. So what does the report cover? For this article let’s look
On the 29th March the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission revealed their Full Report, announcing their recommendations for Government. My Surrogacy Journey have a copy of the summary report to review in advance of the announcement. For your copy click here. Within the report, one of the
You might know Mishcon de Reya for having represented Princess Diana in her divorce or Gina Miller in her unanimous Supreme Court success against Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue Parliament. Here are five things you might not know about us: We were founded in 1937 by Lord
As part of our relationship with Future Health Biobank, we’re delving into the world of stem cell banking to discover the options for parents and intended parents. Firstly, what are stem cells? Stem cells are different to all other kinds of cells in the body. These
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