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The Surrogacy Father | Independent International Surrogacy Consultant

Impartial, personalised guidance for intended parents exploring surrogacy in the UK, USA, Colombia, Mexico, Europe & beyond — founded by a dad of 3 through surrogacy.

05/11/2026

Heading to your first surrogacy conference? Here are three questions I wish I’d taken to mine.

At my first fertility conference as an intended parent, I nearly turned around before I’d even found the coffee. I had no idea which stand to visit first or how to tell a helpful conversation from a sales pitch.

If you’re meeting surrogacy agencies, fertility clinics or lawyers, pick two or three people you want to speak to and take these questions with you.

What’s included in the quoted price, and what could I end up paying separately?

What happens if the timeline changes or we need another embryo transfer?

Who can explain how legal parenthood and bringing our baby home would work for our family?

Give yourself permission to gather answers, take notes and go home to think it over. You can decide who to follow up with once you’ve had time to talk it through.

Save this for conference day, or send it to the person you’re going with.

Read my first surrogacy conference guide for what to do before, during and after the event.

Link:
https://thesurrogacyfather.com/surrogacy-conference-tips/

02/11/2026

Thinking about surrogacy? Let’s meet in Brussels

I’ll be at the Men Having Babies conference on 13–15 November 2026, and I’d love to meet you.

I’m Shaun Thomas, founder of The Surrogacy Father and a dad of three through surrogacy. I still remember the late-night research, the endless questions and wondering whether becoming a parent would ever happen for us.

Now, I help other intended parents work through those questions—with independent guidance, practical support and experience of the journey myself.

Whether you’re a gay couple or single man just starting to explore international surrogacy, or already comparing agencies and clinics, come and say hello.

We can talk about your options, the costs to consider and the questions worth asking before you commit.

💬 Coming to MHB Brussels? DM me “BRUSSELS” and let’s arrange a chat.

29/10/2026

Brussels, I’m coming!

I’m Shaun Thomas, founder of The Surrogacy Father, and I’ll be attending the Men Having Babies conference in Brussels on 13–15 November 2026.

If you’re a gay couple or single man exploring international surrogacy, I’d love to meet you.

As a dad of three through surrogacy, I remember the excitement, the uncertainty and the endless questions. Sometimes, talking things through with someone who understands can make all the difference.

Through The Surrogacy Father, I offer independent guidance to intended parents across the UK and Europe—helping you compare options, understand costs and prepare questions for agencies, clinics and legal specialists.

Coming to MHB Brussels? Send me a DM and let’s arrange a chat. 😊

Find out more: www.thesurrogacyfather.com

10/10/2026

Margot and Tomás are FOUR! 🎂💛

I can’t quite believe it’s been four years since we were in Colombia, welcoming you both into the world. Those first cuddles, the nerves, the excitement… and the feeling of finally becoming dads.

Now we’re celebrating with Margot dressed as Elsa and Tomás as Lightning McQueen from Cars, surrounded by birthday balloons and those lovely smiles! Watching your personalities grow has been such a joy. I just wish time would slow down a little. 🥹

Your birthdays always bring back memories of our surrogacy journey and so much gratitude for the women who helped us become a family, and everyone who supported us along the way.

That experience is why I started The Surrogacy Father. I remember how many questions we had as intended parents exploring international surrogacy, and how much honest, independent advice meant to us. Supporting others on their own path to parenthood is deeply personal to me.

But this moment belongs to you two. Happy fourth birthday, Margot and Tomás. We love you more than we could ever put into a post. ❤️

25/09/2026

Some photographs hold an entire story. 💙

This was Rían, finally home after seven days in the NICU, wrapped in the very same blanket his older brother had once used.

After a week of worry, monitors and waiting to hear that we could take him home, seeing him sleeping so peacefully felt almost unreal. That little blue blanket became a quiet thread between our boys—wrapped around two different beginnings and so much love.

The days can feel endless while you are living them. Then, one day, they become the memories you cherish most.

One of ours. 💙

23/09/2026

“Insurance included” is only the beginning of the conversation.

I contributed to The Guardian’s recent article on insurance in international surrogacy. My message was simple: intended parents need to understand what a policy will actually cover before they sign an agreement.

Ask for the full policy wording. Check cover for the surrogate during pregnancy, birth and recovery, including serious complications. Check whether the baby has separate cover from birth, including premature birth and neonatal intensive care. Then look closely at the limits, exclusions and who pays if a claim is declined or only partly paid.

These are questions about the wellbeing of the surrogate and baby, as well as the financial responsibilities of intended parents. At The Surrogacy Father, I help families ask them early and seek independent specialist advice where it’s needed.

Read the article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/sep/11/uk-owned-surrogacy-service-mexico-investigation-complaints-health-complications-my-surrogacy-journey

18/09/2026

If I could go back to the beginning of my own surrogacy journey, I wouldn't tell myself to have all the answers.

I would tell myself to ask better questions.

Because surrogacy can feel overwhelming when you look at the entire journey at once.

IVF.

Embryos.

Donors.

Surrogate matching.

Agencies.

Lawyers.

Contracts.

Money.

Pregnancy.

Birth.

Parenthood.

You can spend months researching and still feel as though there is something else you should know.

But you don't have to solve the whole journey today.

Understand the next decision.

Ask questions.

Take advice.

Check what you're being told.

And then make the decision that is right for your family.

That principle is really at the heart of everything I have tried to create with The Surrogacy Father.

And it is why I wrote The 12-Part Essential Surrogacy Guide: A Practical Roadmap for All Family Types.

Not to tell people which clinic, agency or destination they should choose.

But to help intended parents become better informed before making some of the biggest decisions of their lives.

12 parts. 80 pages. One practical roadmap.

From one parent to another.

Available at http://www.thesurrogacyfather.com

16/09/2026

You probably don't need more surrogacy information saved in another browser tab.

You need to know what to actually do with it.

That is why Part 11 of my guide is deliberately practical.

When you are comparing clinics, agencies, lawyers or entire countries, it can become incredibly difficult to remember what you have asked — never mind compare one answer with another.

So take the questions with you.

Write down the answers.

Compare what is included.

Challenge vague responses.

And don't be afraid to ask a provider to explain something again.

The aim isn't to know everything yourself.

It is to know enough to recognise when you need to ask another question.

Part 11: Bonus Tools & Templates

Part of The 12-Part Essential Surrogacy Guide: A Practical Roadmap for All Family Types.

80 pages. 12 parts. Practical guidance designed for real intended parents making real decisions.

Available at http://www.theSurrogacyFather.com

13/09/2026

Honestly, I had the best weekend away in London ❤️

Catching up with old friends, swimming, a gym class, lots of hugs, plenty of chats and so much laughter.

I hadn’t seen some of them for nearly a year, but it felt like we had only seen each other yesterday.

That’s the sign of a true friendship.

Life gets so busy with work, children and everything else, and you don’t always realise how much you need time with old friends until you’re all together again.

I came home tired, very happy and ready for some enormous hugs from my three little people 🥰

13/09/2026

The baby has arrived. But your surrogacy journey may not be finished yet.

For international intended parents, the days and weeks after birth can involve far more than nappies and newborn cuddles.

Depending on your pathway, you may need to navigate:

• hospital discharge paperwork
• birth registration
• DNA testing
• court or legal processes
• citizenship
• passports or emergency travel documents
• embassy appointments
• travel approval
• accommodation while you wait

And some of those processes can take longer than expected.

That is why one of the most important questions to ask before you start a programme is:

“Exactly what happens between my baby being born and us being able to go home?”

Ask for the process step-by-step.

Understand which professional is responsible for each stage.

And build contingency time into your plans.

Part 10: After Birth — What Happens Next

Available at http://www.TheSurrogacyFather.com under Guides

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