High Court confirms the right of a trans man to be legally recognised as male while hoping to conceive a child

by Xander Gowler | Oct 28, 2025 | Donor conception, Gender identity, LGBT+ family building

An important new High Court ruling has confirmed that the desire to conceive a child does not preclude someone from obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate. What’s the legal background? In the UK, the legal framework that allows trans people to legally correct...

Comment piece published in Bionews about US surrogacy and birthright citizenship

by Robyn | Aug 12, 2025 | International surrogacy, LGBT+ family building, Surrogacy, Surrogacy in the USA

Natalie was asked to write a summary for Bionews about how the new US administration’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship is impacting UK parents through US surrogacy. British parents need to be aware of what is happening but don’t need to panic, given that it...

Comment piece published in Bionews about the Supreme Court ruling and its impact on fertility treatment for trans patients

by Xander Gowler | May 27, 2025 | Gender identity, LGBT+ family building

Natalie has written a comment piece for this week’s Bionews together with equalities lawyer Lui Asquith, about the UK Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010. Giving a calm practical guide to those working in the fertility...

There is so much more still to do for LGBT+ parents – Article published in Bionews

by Olivia Chan | Nov 6, 2023 | Donor conception, LGBT+ family building, Surrogacy, Surrogacy campaigning

Natalie has written a comment piece in this week’s Bionews about the UK Government’s plans to update the fertility screening laws, which will bring positive impact on some LGBT+ intended parents, such as female same-sex couples and HIV-positive individuals...

Kelly speaks to Rainbow Sisters LBT+ group

by Franklyn | Dec 10, 2021 | Donor conception, LGBT+ family building

Kelly was delighted to speak to Rainbow Sisters LBT group to discuss building families. “Rainbow Sisters is a supportive, welcoming and confidential group open to lesbian, bisexual and trans women, and non-binary people seeking asylum.” The Rainbow Sisters group comes...