Author: James Mouland

For gay men in Ireland who dream of becoming fathers, the path through international surrogacy can feel uncertain. Domestic law has been slow to evolve, leaving most intended parents looking abroad for ethical, legally secure options. At Global Surrogacy Advisors, we work with Irish families to make sense of the legal framework and design practical…

Why “best” depends on you If there’s one myth that needs debunking, it’s that there’s a single “best” country for surrogacy in 2025. The truth is that what’s right for one family may be completely wrong for another. Your circumstances — budget, relationship status, citizenship, and comfort level — all shape the right path. At…

The Real Price of a Dream When you start looking into surrogacy abroad, the first question that naturally comes to mind is cost and potential hidden fees.You’ll see programmes advertised from £40,000 to £150,000 — and sometimes even higher. But what most intended parents don’t realise is that the base figure is rarely the full…

India once stood at the centre of global surrogacy. Between 2005 and 2015, thousands of international couples travelled there each year for affordable programmes. But in 2015, India banned foreign commercial surrogacy — and since 2021, that restriction has expanded to exclude most domestic arrangements for same-sex couples. As of 2026, gay couples cannot legally…

Surrogacy is often surrounded by emotion, ethics, and curiosity — especially about the long-term wellbeing of the children born through it.A common question I hear from intended parents is simple but heartfelt: “Will our child feel different because they were born through surrogacy?” After decades of studies and real-world experience, the answer is reassuring: there…

Surrogate compensation varies widely from country to country. Understanding these differences helps intended parents budget realistically and ensure their programme is ethical and transparent. At Global Surrogacy Advisors, we encourage families to focus not only on costs but on fair treatment — because ethical programmes protect everyone involved. What “Compensation” Really Means In some countries,…

When you begin IVF or surrogacy, one of the first technical terms you’ll encounter is “embryo grading.”Clinics use this system to assess embryo quality before transfer or freezing — but to many intended parents, the numbers and letters sound mysterious. At Global Surrogacy Advisors, we help demystify the science so you can make informed decisions…

Surrogacy in the United Arab Emirates has entered a new chapter. Until recently, it was widely assumed to be prohibited — but reforms introduced under Federal Decree Law No. 17 of 2023 and follow-up guidance in early 2025 have created clearer legal pathways for gestational surrogacy in specific circumstances. For UAE residents and citizens exploring…

Surrogacy in mainland China remains prohibited under Chinese medical regulations, which currently ban commercial and gestational surrogacy. This means that international surrogacy for Chinese intended parents who wish to build a family through surrogacy must look abroad for legally recognised and ethically managed programmes. However, international surrogacy is complex. It involves not just medical and…

More Than a Contract Ethical surrogacy is built on one simple principle: everyone involved must be treated with dignity.That means the surrogate, the intended parents, the child — each deserves fairness, respect, and protection. Too often, “ethical” is used as marketing language. But in practice, it’s about transparency, choice, and care. When I founded Global…