Ep. 9 - Surrogacy in the UK

Over the past decade, the number of parents opting for surrogacy in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled. However, there’s a common misconception that surrogacy is illegal in the UK.

In this episode, Tim is joined by Mills & Reeve Head of Fertility Law, Colin Rogerson and Principal Associate Rose-Marie Drury. Together, they discuss surrogacy arrangements in the UK, how things like expenses are dealt with and the importance of parental orders. They also share their top tips for surrogates and parents-to-be to successfully navigate the surrogacy process.

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Glossary:

Surrogate – the person who carries a pregnancy for another individual or couple

Intended parents – the individual or couple who intend to be the parents of the child

Gestational surrogacy – the surrogate is not genetically related to the child e.g. their egg is not used

Traditional surrogacy – the surrogate’s egg is used and they are genetically related to the child