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  • Advisory Board,  Egg Donation,  News,  ttc

    Meet the Surrogacy Team beside the seaside!

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / March 2, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes The ethos of The Agora Clinic is to ensure all individuals and couples, whatever their gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity are celebrated, educated and professionally supported throughout their parenting…

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  • International Surrogacy,  Law,  Membership,  Mexico,  ttc

    ¡Vamos a México!

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / January 27, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 5 minutes In December My Surrogacy Journey launched our latest membership, a fully inclusive pathway (with Parental Order on return) in Mexico City. Please also note; Surrogacy in Mexico City is…

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  • ttc

    First census estimates on gender identity and sexual orientation

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / January 6, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes You may even remember my little award from Census 2021 as I was awarded one of the 21 Purple Plaques to honour Census 21 Heroes; UK people that have…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  News,  ttc

    Men’s Health Month – Your swimmers?

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / November 16, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes To celebrate Men’s Health month we approached one of My Surrogacy Journey’s experts, to tell us more about Sperm, and how to look after it. Over to you Sam!…

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  • Advisory Board,  International Surrogacy,  News

    I like my families like I like my cigars: Cuban!

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / November 7, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Welcome to another guest blog from our specialist guest writer Zaina Mahmoud, Researcher at London Womens Clinic. An interesting viewpoint on a new family code that could Same sex…

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  • ttc

    My Surrogacy Journey Online Portal – have you logged in lately?

    Jen Marscheider / August 2, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes We pride ourselves on our Portal and the services it provides to our members. Membership Experience Manager Kelly Dwyer talks us through some important changes and updates so it…

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  • Advisory Board,  News,  ttc

    Can we forget about Covid or is it still relevant in the surrogacy journey?

    Jen Marscheider / July 27, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Even though masks are no longer mandatory and enforced isolation a thing of the past, Covid remains ever present. But how does that affect the world of reproductive medicine?…

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  • ttc

    Is this the future of creating a more educated society? The Surrogacy Network seem to think so

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / July 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Since launching My Surrogacy Journey in February 2021 it’s co-founders Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis continue to work hard to educate more people about UK surrogacy. A year on and…

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  • Educational,  Law,  News,  ttc

    The land of the free*: where potential life is more protected than actual life

    Ruth / July 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes *subject to certain conditions, see 1776 Constitution. Roe v. Wade Eight weeks after the draft majority opinion of the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was…

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  • Educational,  Egg Donation,  Guest Blogs,  Surrogate,  ttc

    The GENNET City Fertility Team

    Ruth / July 1, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Dr Malini Uppal Dr Malini Uppal has over 20 years of experience working in fertility and assisted reproduction. She is the Medical Director at GENNET City Fertility and the…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  Partners,  The Directory,  ttc

    Why dental pulp stem cell banking is vital?

    Ruth / June 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes My Surrogacy Journey® is committed to changing the landscape of surrogacy support. Our latest collaboration is with Future Health Biobank sets us apart from others in this space. For…

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  • Educational,  Genetics,  HFEA,  International Surrogacy,  News,  Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    When a ‘mother’ is not a ‘mother’

    Ruth / May 28, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by Zaina Mahmoud exclusively for My Surrogacy Journey®. When gender-neutral and inclusive guidelines are recommended or introduced, there is a backlash from people wanting to hold onto traditional…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  International Surrogacy,  Law,  News,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    The impact of Roe v. Wade for US surrogacy?

    Ruth / May 18, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes One of the many benefits about My Surrogacy Journey is the wealth of knowledge our professional network brings to our members and the general public. In this guest blog,…

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  • International Surrogacy,  Law,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    Surrogacy and the Legal Considerations

    Ruth / February 27, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes What Are My Surrogacy Options at Home and Abroad? When you’re considering surrogacy,  as an intended parent, you may be weighing your options both at home and overseas. We…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    What is your superpower?

    Ruth / February 25, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes This morning, I was watching After Life season 3 on Netflix; in episode 6 Tony talks to Matt about the death of Lisa – no spoilers here – don’t…

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  • Educational,  International Surrogacy,  News,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    Surrogacy in Canada, your options?

    Ruth / February 25, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Reading Time: 6 minutes You’ve come to the world of surrogacy to build your family. For many years, parents across the world have come to Canada to find a surrogate to help build…

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  • Educational,  News,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    An Attitude of Gratitude

    Ruth / February 25, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes The G-SPOT That sweet spot where it’s all happening. Where it’s about giving and receiving. The more you give, the more you get. Some might even call it a…

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  • Guest Blogs,  International Surrogacy,  News,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    What’s in store for International Surrogacy?

    Ruth / February 25, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes After two years of COVID-19, lockdowns, quarantines and OMICRON, for intended parent(s) wishing to create their family via IVF and international surrogacy it has been an extraordinarily stressful and…

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  • Educational,  International Surrogacy,  News,  Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    What are the key stages of the Surrogacy process?

    Ruth / February 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes For those considering fertility treatment, especially via surrogacy, it’s important to understand the timelines involved so you can plan ahead. By understanding each step it becomes easier to see…

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  • Guest Blogs,  Partners,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    Mindful Fertility Surrogacy Support Packs

    Ruth / December 17, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Our Mindful Fertility Surrogacy Support Packs are here to bring calm and confidence to your journey. The packs give and show you simple tools that can make a massive…

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  • Guest Blogs,  News,  Partners,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    Awkward Questions And Navigating The Christmas Holidays During Fertility Treatment

    Ruth / December 17, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes As life gradually begins to get back to normal, after a very strange twenty months or so, your attention may be turning to Christmas and planning time with extended…

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  • International Surrogacy,  Membership,  News,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    Merry Christmas and Happy 2022; from us!

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / December 16, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes How is it December already? We wanted to say a huge thank you to each and everyone one of you who have signed up as members, partners or have…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  Partners,  ttc

    Sorry – but we need to talk about the C word!

    Ruth / December 14, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Francesca Steyn; Co-Founder, Fertility Nurse and Clinical Lead. With so much information about coronavirus vaccines – it can be very tricky to decide whether the booster vaccine…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  Partners,  ttc

    Sperm Facts and What They Mean for Your Health

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / November 5, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Winter is usually a time for indulgence, Christmas Parties, work drinks and more than our fair share of fatty foods and treats. But how can this impact your sperm…

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  • Guest Blogs,  International Surrogacy,  Partners,  Surrogacy,  The Directory,  ttc

    Family-forming support through Carrot Fertility

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / November 5, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: < 1 minute My Surrogacy Journey recently partnered with Carrot Fertility to make it easier for Carrot members to access our expert services. Carrot Fertility is the leading global fertility benefits…

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    International Surrogacy,  News,  Surrogacy

    US Travel reopens to Intended Parents relief

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / October 18, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Anna Buxton, IP Coordinator and Advisory Board Member. Surrogacy in the US offers a clear and structured way to build a family with predictable time frames, world…

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  • Educational,  Events,  News,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    Are you LGBTQ+ and want a family?

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / September 1, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating a family for the LGBTQ+ community has never looked so promising. The Modern Family Show 2021 arrives in London on the 18th September and is the creation of…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  International Surrogacy,  Partners,  The Directory,  ttc

    Shipping Sperm for Hybrid Surrogacy; we’ve got this!

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / September 1, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Reading Time: 6 minutes Since the HFEA regulations changed allowing patients in the UK to ship their sperm, eggs and embryos Internationally there has been an increase in ‘Hybrid International Surrogacy’. This may…

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  • Advisory Board,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    Changing the narrative on Modern Parenting

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / August 8, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 6 minutes With 50% of our Intended Parent Membership from the LGBTQ community, and Brighton Pride 2019 a distant memory, we wanted a blog that would set the tone of what…

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  • Educational,  International Surrogacy,  News,  Surrogacy

    Surrogacy trends for UK nationals; our exclusive findings

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / August 3, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 8 minutes My Surrogacy Journey®, has collaborated with researcher Dr Kirsty Horsey, Reader in Law at the University of Kent, with a view to sharing findings from two fascinating sets of…

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  • Guest Blogs,  Pregnancy,  ttc

    The Story Behind the ReProductive Revolution

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 23, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes In an age of information, many of us are opting for choice over chance, yet when it comes to our reproductive health and fertility, the lack of information and…

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  • Guest Blogs,  News

    Leading the way in Surrogacy, Hertfordshire’s finest

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 21, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes On the edge of leafy Hertfordshire, next to the Small River Lea in beautiful green surroundings, you’ll find a hidden treasure with a heart of gold. The unassuming Herts…

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  • International Surrogacy,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    Behind the creation of My Surrogacy Journey®

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 12, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 6 minutes Whilst I’m writing this, Wes is on his 5th Zoom call of the day, I’m also busy finalising our Newsletter (which you’re reading – so thank you!) and I’ve…

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  • Advisory Board,  Law,  Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    The Rise of a Single Parent Surrogacy Journey

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 11, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Andrew Spearman & Katherine Martyn “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t entertain the idea of me being a dad. My whole life’s been pointing to…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  Membership,  Partners,  The Directory,  ttc

    Mini First Aid; a first for Surrogacy support

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 10, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Mini First Aid was set up in 2014 with the aim of offering quality baby and child first aid classes to parents and carers. Initially operating from her kitchen…

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  • Educational,  Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    The all important Fertility Mentor

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 9, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Kelly DaSilva I’m Kelly and I’m a Fertility Support Expert, writer, speaker and Founder of The Dovecoat; Childress Support Organisation. Inspired by my own personal experience of…

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  • Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  Surrogate,  ttc

    Carrying my best friends baby.

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 8, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Written by Emilana It was December 2014, and my best friend Sophie and her husband Jack came over to our house with our Christmas card. Inside was a scan…

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  • Egg Donation,  HFEA,  Pregnancy,  Surrogacy,  ttc

    How diverse is UK fertility treatment?

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / April 7, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by Francesca Steyn, Co-founder, Fertility Nurse & Clinical Lead This month the HFEA (the UK’s fertility regulator) released a report looking into ethnic diversity and fertility treatment carried…

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  • Educational,  HFEA,  International Surrogacy,  Law,  News

    What is a Registered Surrogacy Organisation?

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / March 29, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes 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…

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  • Educational,  HFEA,  ttc

    The Summary of Report – Building Families Through Surrogacy

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / March 29, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 4 minutes 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…

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  • Educational,  International Surrogacy,  News

    California Dreamin’ (of regulating surrogacy agencies)

    Ruth / November 27, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 6 minutes Lilly Frost and her international surrogacy scheme On 10 July 2022, the LA Times broke the story of Lilly Frost and her international surrogacy scheme. Unlike other surrogacy agencies,…

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  • Educational,  Guest Blogs,  International Surrogacy,  News

    It’s, like, against the rules of feminism!

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / November 7, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Welcome to another guest blog edition written by friend of My Surrogacy Journey, Zaina Mahmoud, Researcher from London Womens Clinic. This week, last week we were in Cuba, this…

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  • Educational,  Events,  Genetics,  International Surrogacy,  Law,  News,  ttc

    Hurry, grab your FREE ticket to this years Modern Family Show.

    Michael Johnson-Ellis / August 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Reading Time: 2 minutes On September 10th 2022, The Modern Family Show returns to London following an exceptional launch at its first event in 2021. We have a limited number of tickets to…

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