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Maternity leave granted in surrogacy cases

The Government has recently announced that it will be introducing maternity leave in 2015 to parents through surrogacy. Intended parents through surrogacy will then be eligible for maternity pay and new flexible parental leave if they meet the legal requirements.

Elizabeth Banks welcomes second surrogate son

Hollywood actress, Elizabeth Banks, 38, has hit the headlines again this week following the announcement of the birth of her second surrogate born son.

Three reasons why surrogacy can go wrong

Surrogacy offers hope of a much wanted family to many. However, it can be a risky business and not all experiences are positive.

Mother in surrogacy case fights legal battle for maternity rights

An intended mother from Kent is taking legal action against the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions for the same maternity rights as adoptive parents.

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