The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For Ok, picture this: its post-birth and you’ve finally become parents after a long surrogacy process from the UK. After months (or years) of anticipation, your baby’s birth is an indescribable mix of relief, awe, and love. But for intended parents in international surrogacy, the story doesn’t end in the…

Trust — the Foundation of Your Journey When you’re preparing to start a surrogacy journey abroad, few decisions feel more daunting than choosing the right agency.An agency can make your experience smooth, transparent, and humane — or it can leave you feeling lost and exploited. After years of helping intended parents navigate this process through…

The moment we realised the UK couldn’t help us We took some personal reflection to decide to start our surrogacy journey abroad. I still remember the day my husband and I sat across the table from an adoption counsellor who gently told us that the UK’s surrogacy and adoption frameworks weren’t built for families like…

Scotland is one of the most LGBTQ-affirming parts of the UK — but when it comes to surrogacy, the law remains rooted in older UK-wide legislation.Scottish gay men often find themselves unsure whether to pursue surrogacy at home or to look abroad for more structured and legally secure options. As an independent consultant, and as…

Spain is one of the world’s most LGBTQ-inclusive countries — yet surrogacy remains completely prohibited within its borders.For many Spanish gay men, this creates a confusing contrast: equality is celebrated socially, but legislation has not caught up when it comes to family building. Despite the restrictions, international surrogacy is a well-trodden, legally recognised path used…

France has some of the strictest surrogacy laws in Europe.Under French law, all forms of surrogacy are prohibited — even altruistic arrangements. However every year, thousands of French citizens and residents become parents through international surrogacy, returning home legally and safely with proper planning. At Global Surrogacy Advisors, I work with French families every week…

Finding the right surrogate is one of the most meaningful and emotional steps in your journey toward parenthood.It’s also one of the most misunderstood. The biggest question I hear from intended parents is:“Where do we actually start?” As the founder of Global Surrogacy Advisors — and as a parent through surrogacy myself — here is…

One of the biggest questions intended parents ask is: “How much does a surrogate cost in the UK?”Because commercial surrogacy is illegal here, UK surrogate payments work very differently than in countries like the US, Canada, or Colombia. Here’s what you need to know. There Is No “Salary” for Surrogates in the UK UK surrogacy…

Surrogacy is legal in the United Kingdom — but the system is far more restrictive and complex than many intended parents expect.If you’re considering surrogacy in 2026, it’s important to understand the difference between what is allowed and what isn’t. I’m an independent surrogacy consultant, so I speak to many UK families who assume surrogacy…

The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most progressive nations on LGBTQ+ rights — yet its surrogacy laws, both international and domestic, remain cautious and restrictive.For gay men dreaming of becoming fathers, international surrogacy often remains the most practical and legally secure option. At Global Surrogacy Advisors, we help Dutch couples and singles navigate this evolving…