Guest Blogs
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Introducing New Foods to Fussy Eaters
Reading Time: 3 minutes Hi, I’m Holly, a Paediatric food consultant, Norland Nanny and Founder of Nanny Cooks! I support and empower parents through the challenges of fussy eaters, using tried and tested…
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What is an Independent Midwife and why might I want one?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover the Essence of Independent Midwifery with Zest: A Tailored Journey to Parenthood Welcoming a new life into the world is a profound experience, one that deserves personalised care…
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Reflecting on positive changes throughout 2023 at The Agora Clinic with Medical Director Carole Gilling-Smith
Reading Time: 5 minutes Article written by Dr Carole Gilling-Smith Reflecting on 2023 fills me with a great deal of emotion. All praise to my team of doctors, nurses, scientists, and admin staff…
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Financing solutions for Surrogacy!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Thinking about starting a family through surrogacy is an exciting and life changing decision. For many families and parents-to-be, a looming question at the start of the journey is…
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How parents can store stem cells from their child’s milk teeth!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Earlier this year we caught up with Amanda Williamson from Future Health Biobank who told us all about stem cells and cord blood banking. She’s back again, this time…
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Surrogacy in Mexico City – the legal landscape
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mexico is a federated state, which means surrogacy legislation is not a simple issue. However, it is important to know that surrogacy – altruistic or commercial- is not prohibited…
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The importance of immigration advice when considering international surrogacy
Reading Time: 3 minutes When undertaking an international surrogacy, immigration may play a crucial role in returning to the UK with your baby. That said, it may be one of your last considerations…
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SKO Law – our thoughts on the latest Law reform
Reading Time: 6 minutes 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…
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Equitable Fertility Treatment; gaps and recent wins for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Reading Time: 5 minutes 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…
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Shelly’s story – An insight into family building within the LGBTQIA community
Reading Time: 4 minutes Spring Fertility is a world class fertility centre who puts patient needs first. Spring Fertility is committed to helping everyone create the family of their dreams and is proud…
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Introducing CRGH City – the newest member of the CRGH Family
Reading Time: 3 minutes In January 2023 CRGH welcomed a new clinic to the group – CRGH City. This exciting expansion aims to provide even more patients with the opportunity to access convenient,…
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Dr Gilling-Smith’s viewpoint on the final draft bill
Reading Time: 3 minutes As the Medical Director and HFEA Person Responsible of an IVF clinic which sees many intended parents (IPs) and surrogates (The Agora Clinic in Brighton), I am confident that…