How can I find a surrogate mother in the UK?
by Craig and Paul
(Manchester, UK)
Me and my partner are looking for a surrogate in the UK, but unfortunately we are finding it hard here in the UK. It seems to be much easier in the US. Do you know of any UK agencies or maybe even online groups/forums where we could find a surrogate in England? So far we have only found one agency who for some reason do not deal with same-sex couples as intended parents. Why is this? We have found your web-site so useful, thank you so much.
Reply by Rayven:
Hi Craig and Paul,
Unfortunately, I do not know much about UK agencies. I do know that the majority of those seeking surrogates in the UK eventually come to America to find a surrogate here.
The laws in the UK (to my knowledge) favor the surrogate. For instance, in a traditional couple arrangement, the surrogate could be a gestational surrogate, carrying the biological child of the intended parents. Upon birth, if the gestational surrogate wanted to keep the baby, who is in no way biologically related to her, the courts in the UK would uphold this.
That is a horrible risk to any intended parents, and one that you do not find in the United States. In both of my previous surrogacies, I helped couples from the UK, so know that there are those of us out there!
I've heard that UK surrogates advertise locally. Not sure where.
I have no idea how the UK views surrogacy for same sex couples, but being as it is difficult to find a surrogate there to begin with, I am going to assume that it will be more difficult in your situation.
My advice: find a surrogate in the USA. The very best state for same sex couples is California. You should not have too much trouble finding a surrogate to help you, just be careful of the state the baby will be born in. Florida, Texas and a couple other states have made surrogacy for same sex couples illegal.
Having spoken with and helped couples from the UK, they have told me that it was less expensive going to America in the long run, than finding a surrogate there. Again, this is hearsay as I have not personally looked for a surrogate in the UK. Hope this helps!
Best wishes!
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