Men Having Babies – Europe 2012 Surrogacy Seminar & Gay Parenting Expo

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Gay Parenting Services Exhibit: LOUNGE ROYAL 10:00-11:00 and 13:00-15:30 Meet and receive information from leading clinics, surrogacy and adoption agencies, egg banks, lawyers and other professionals who have been helping our community for many years.

Surrogacy seminar: LOUNGE ROYAL 11:00-13:00

Medical, psychological, and legal experts will provide an overview of the surrogacy process. An American surrogate and a Belgian father will discuss their personal experiences. Lastly, sponsoring surrogacy organizations will provide a brief description of the services they provide. Panelist include: • Steven Snyder, Esq. President, International Assisted Reproduction Center (IARC) • Kim Bergman Ph.D. Co-owner, Growing Generations LLC • Michael Doyle, MD Medical Director / Founder CT Fertility Associates • John Weltman, Esq. President / Founder, Circle Surrogacy Ltd. • Didier Disenhaus A gay surrogacy father from Belgium • Melissa Rahe The surrogate that carried a baby for Didier and his husband

Lunch: 13:00-14:00 Sponsored presentations: LOUNGE RALLY 2-3 13:30-17:30

Monday, April 30, 2012

Sponsored presentations: LOUNGE ROYAL 11:30-12:30

Lunch: 13:00-14:00 Sponsored presentations: LOUNGE ROYAL 13:30-17:30

Men Having Babies is a peer support network for gay surrogacy fathers and fathers-to-be. We offer seminars, exhibits, conferences and workshops in NY and Europe. The annual NY seminar and expo started in 2005, and the monthly workshops offer advice on the legal, medical, financial, social and moral aspects of surrogacy parenting for gay men. Starting in 2011 seminars also offered in Europe in collaboration with NELFA, FLG and ADFH. Visit www.MenHavingbabies.org for meeting dates, a survey for parents and parent-to-be, links to organizations and workshops worldwide, and online resources including articles and videos. Our “Surrogacy Advisor” directory includes ratings and reviews for surrogacy and egg donation agencies, clinics, and lawyers.

Didier with Melissa

Program

Sunday, April 29, 2012 13:30-14:20 Growing Generations present: Meet and Greet with Dr. Kim Bergman Meet Dr. Kim Bergman, a psychologist specialized in the field of third party reproduction and co-owner of Growing Generations, and learn more about the surrogacy and egg donation services available through Growing Generations. Dr. Bergman will also be discussing how to create your child’s birth story for those interested in how to speak to their children as they grow up.

14:30-15:20 Tammuz presents: Surrogacy in India The Fragmented and Complex Structure of Indian Surrogacy and the value added by Tammuz International Surrogacy by its various plans.

15:30-16:20 IARC presents: Everything You Need to Know about International Surrogacy Learn about the many aspects of an international surrogacy / egg donation program. What are the benefits / disadvantages of going to a particular country? How do you choose a clinic and an agency to assist you? What are the legal and practical procedures and risks? In the U.S., what states should you avoid, and why? How do you make certain that, when you return home, you will become your child’s legal parent for all purposes? Find all your answers! 16:30-17:20 New England Fertility presents: Building Families through Gestational Surrogacy & Egg Donation Dr. Gad Lavy of New England Fertility, recently featured in the award winning film “Google Baby,“ will lead an interactive presentation about the medical and legal aspects egg donation and gestational surrogacy. Complimentary consultations (including financials) will be available. Wine and cheese reception will be held prior to the presentation. Each registrant will receive a surrogacy resource kit.

Monday, April 30, 2012

11:30-12:30 CT Fertility presents: A New Look at Ethical and Financial Choices in Surrogacy (open discussion) CT Fertility's Medical Director, Dr. Doyle, will address three major areas of concern for most surrogacy parents: costs, safety and ethics. He will discuss how to protect, inform and maximize the long-term well being of all the parties. Strategies will be presented to make US surrogacy affordable without compromising on safety, high success rates, and high ethical standards. Participation & input from additional IVF and surrogacy experts is welcome. 13:30-14:20 IVF NJ presents: Third Party Reproduction - It Takes A Village A comprehensive discussion on growing your family through egg donation and gestational surrogacy. All aspects of third party reproduction will be covered including in vitro fertilization (IVF), pre implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and family balancing. The length of time and costs involved will be addressed, followed by Q&A. You may schedule a consultation with Dr. Jurema at our exhibit table or at: www.ivfnj.com. 14:30-15:20: Circle Surrogacy presents: Known Egg Donation vs. Anonymous Egg Donation Who am I? Where did I come from? Where is my mother or father? What are they like? Openness and honesty is always in the best interest of your child. Attorney John Weltman, president and founder of Circle Surrogacy, will address the issues and implications of known, anonymous and semi-anonymous egg donation. Additionally, he will discuss the roles that attorneys and IVF physicians play in this decision-making process. 15:30-16:20: Center for Surrogate Parenting presents: Demystifying the Surrogacy Journey Sherrie Smith, Program Administrator at CSP will provide an overview of our surrogacy program. Based on 31 years of experience this overview will demystify the uncertainty of the surrogacy journey including how to choose an agency, the steps in the process, the surrogates and the screening process, what to expect from your relationship with your surrogate, understanding medical insurance issues, and obtaining birth certificates and passports.

16:30-17:20: Family Source Consultants present: Int’l Surrogacy: Relationship, Involvement & Support Ricardo Lucas Rodriguez, Ph.D., International Coordinator for Family Source Consultants and surrogacy dad, will discuss the relationship aspect of working with a surrogate and an agency afar and how to manage involvement in the process internationally. Dr. Rodriguez also will provide a general overview of journey expectations, including financials, importance of agency support, and obtaining the birth certificate and citizenship in your home country.

Didier with Melissa

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