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Shaun Thomas

MPharm - Independent Surrogacy Consultant & Founder of The Surrogacy Father

Independent surrogacy consultant and proud father guiding intended parents with medical expertise, lived experience, and trusted global connections.

About Shaun Thomas

Shaun Thomas is the founder of The Surrogacy Father and widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading independent surrogacy consultants. A proud gay dad of three children born through egg donation and surrogacy, Shaun combines his personal journey with deep professional expertise to guide intended parents with clarity, compassion, and trust through one of life’s most important experiences.

 

With a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, postgraduate training at University College London (UCL) and King’s College London (KCL), and over a decade of clinical practice at one of London’s most prestigious teaching hospitals, Shaun brings a unique mix of medical, ethical, and practical insight to surrogacy. As a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council, he continues to practice clinically, grounding his work in evidence-based care and the highest professional standards.

 

Education & Credentials

  • Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
  • Postgraduate Training – University College London (UCL) & King’s College London (KCL)
  • Registered Pharmacist – General Pharmaceutical Council, UK

 

Professional Experience & Focus

  • Founder & Independent Surrogacy Consultant – The Surrogacy Father (Current)
  • Over 10 years of clinical pharmacy practice at one of London’s leading teaching hospitals
  • Author of the 12-Part Essential Surrogacy Guide, the Deep Dive country series, and contributor to The Waiting Room (HarperCollins, 2026)
  • Speaker at international fertility and surrogacy events, including Wish for a Baby, The Fertility Show, and Growing Families
  • Featured expert in The Independent, MSN, podcasts, and global fertility media

 

Specialties / Key Interests

  • Independent surrogacy consulting and ethical guidance
  • Global surrogacy program evaluation and clinic/agency due diligence
  • Support for LGBTQ+ intended parents and single parents
  • Evidence-based fertility and family-building advice
  • Ethical frameworks in egg donation and surrogacy arrangements

 

Approach / Philosophy

Shaun’s approach is warm, honest, and deeply empathetic. Drawing on his own surrogacy journey, clinical background, and international network, he empowers intended parents to make informed, confident, and ethical decisions throughout their family-building process.

 

How They Help Our Members

Within Family By Choice, Shaun offers independent surrogacy consulting, reviews international programs and service providers, and provides trusted, experience-based guidance to intended parents navigating complex global surrogacy options.

 

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