Blog posts from April 2011

Elton John to have DNA test to find out who is their son's biological father

28 April, 2011

Sir Elton John has said that he intends to find out who the real father of his son is.Sir Elton and his husband David Furnish became parents last Christmas when their son Zachary Jackson-Levon was born to a surrogate mother. At the time, the coupl...

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Change the rules for IVF and stop the postcode lottery

26 April, 2011

Sarah Johnson looks on longingly when she sees mums out for a stroll with their babies. For years it’s been her dream to have a precious child of her own.But the 34-year-old has a host of health problems which means her fertility is low. She...

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Easter fertility and pregnancy tips

24 April, 2011

We hope that the Easter bunny came to your home today and we wish all of you who are trying for your own little chick much luck and happiness on your journey.Getting pregnant may be easy for some although for others it may mean a little planning a...

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Surrogate mother to 6 pregnancies, says this is to be her last

21 April, 2011

Amanda Broomhall, 39, from Penhill, has two children of her own, but since 1997 has helped couples from all over the UK have babies. Surrogacy UK has recently recorded a surge of interest following high-profile surrogacy stories concerning Elton J...

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Woman with Turner Syndrome has a baby girl after receiving an ovary transplant from her twin sister

19 April, 2011

A Frenchwoman suffering from a chromosome disorder has given birth to a healthy daughter thanks to a ovarian transplant from her twin sister.Doctors said the baby girl, called Victoria, is free of the disorder known as Turner Syndrome which affect...

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Single, gay or lesbian over 40 and wanting to become a parent?

17 April, 2011

Rhonda is a producer in the development phase of a documentary project on single midlife (40ish-plus) men and women seeking to become first-time parents, whether it be through IVF, donor eggs and sperm, adoption or surrogacy.She is seeking a diver...

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Fertility World Show, 15th-16th April, Olympia London – FREE TICKETS

14 April, 2011

If you are planning to start a family and having problems getting pregnant, then a visit to the Fertility World Show will provide you with all the help, information and advice you need to get you on the road to having your baby.The Fertility World...

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Couple ordered to pay £568 a month to a surrogate mum for a child they will never get to see

12 April, 2011

A couple who lost custody of their baby daughter to her surrogate mother have been ordered to hand over more than £500 a month maintenance for the child.Today they spoke of their disgust that they would be forced to pay for someone else to r...

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New Television Series on the Journey to Parenthood

11 April, 2011

Mentorn Television are developing a new television series about people who are striving to become parents.The programme will feature a broad range of couples and individuals from a diverse cross-section of backgrounds and circumstances who are try...

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'Donor Unknown' showing at Fringe film festival London 10th April

08 April, 2011

Fringe Film Festival The Fringe film festival have programmed a special afternoon of films exploring families and identity on Sunday 10th April. Included in this is a special screening of a new documentary on donor families and post screening dis...

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