Fertility

3rd June 2025

Your Personal Guide to Surrogacy: A Heart-to-Heart with Our Experts

Are you exploring surrogacy as a path to parenthood? At Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, we understand this journey is deeply personal, filled with hope and many questions. That’s why we’re so excited to share a truly special conversation that offers a warm, insightful look into the surrogacy process.

We invite you to watch the “Your Guide to Surrogacy” video, featuring a comfortable chat between Kevin from KPBpresents, father of a beautiful surrogate bay and Sarah Templeman, our Clinic & Nursing Director. Sarah isn’t just an expert; she’s been instrumental in shaping our Egg Sharing and Surrogacy Programmes over the past decade, bringing a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to every family’s story.

KPBpresents is a YouTube channel advocating surrogacy, with multiple videos detailing his family’s own journey and interviews with related experts.

Forget the cold interview format – this video feels like sitting down with trusted friends. Sarah openly shares her knowledge, demystifying the complexities of surrogacy while highlighting the supportive, empathetic care you can expect from our team. It’s a conversation designed to answer your questions and reassure your heart.

What You’ll Discover in this open Conversation:

• Understanding Surrogacy: Gain clarity on what surrogacy entails and how it works, from initial inquiries to the final steps of your journey.
• Navigating Different Paths: Learn about the nuances and considerations for both same-sex and heterosexual intended parents, understanding the unique emotional landscapes each may encounter.
• The Role of Egg Donation & IVF: Explore how essential processes like egg donation and in vitro fertilization (IVF) seamlessly integrate into the surrogacy journey, including insights into our in-house egg donation services and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT).
• Comprehensive Support: Sarah delves into the crucial legal, emotional, and medical aspects of surrogacy arrangements, emphasising the mandatory and supportive counselling sessions available to all involved.
• Eliminating Myths: Get reliable, real guidance that addresses common myths and misconceptions surrounding third-party reproduction, providing you with accurate information and peace of mind.
• Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Hear about the clinic’s dedicated involvement every step of the way, including how we adapt to each team’s dynamics and prioritise emotional safety.

Whether you’re an intended parent, a potential egg donor, a surrogate, or simply exploring your fertility options, this video is packed with supportive and comprehensive guidance from a seasoned fertility expert. Sarah’s passion for helping families shines through, offering insights into everything from cost variations and success rates to the evolution of surrogacy processes.

We’re proud to have been awarded Best Surrogacy Clinic of the Year in 2018 and 2022, a testament to our dedicated team and years of experience. We are here to guide you with care and expertise, every step of the way.

Watch the video here: Your Guide to Surrogacy video with KPB and Sarah T

Ready to Connect?

If you feel ready to speak with our friendly team at Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, please don’t hesitate to reach out:

• Call us: 01992 78 50 60 to book an appointment.
• Email your enquiries: enquiries@hertsandessexfertility.com