‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico
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Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, a gay couple, have been trying to become parents via surrogacy since 2020. Due to high costs and difficulty finding a surrogate in the UK, they are now seeking a surrogate in Mexico. The article highlights the financial and emotional challenges of surrogacy for gay men, and includes links to related articles about overseas surrogates and ethical debates.
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Surrogacy costs tens of thousands of pounds
Jules Von Hep described the surrogacy process as 'incredibly painful, incredibly expensive'.
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Jules Von Hep described the surrogacy process as 'incredibly painful, incredibly expensive'.
The Guardian- Surrogacy costs tens of thousands of pounds
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Loaded language removed<p>Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, who have been trying to become parents since 2020, are now seeking help abroad</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/19/rise-overseas-surrogates-increases-risk-stateless-babies-experts-warn">Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’</a></p></li><li><p><a…
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Jules Von Hep described the surrogacy process as 'incredibly painful, incredibly expensive'.
The GuardianJules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo have been trying to become parents since 2020.
The GuardianJules Von Hep is a gay man.
The GuardianThe only way for Jules Von Hep to have a biological child is to use a surrogate.
The GuardianSurrogacy costs tens of thousands of pounds.
The GuardianIt often takes years of searching to find the right surrogate match.
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