Hear from gay fathers who’ve gone through the surrogacy journey without a partner, and receive professional advice from a mental health professional and agency coordinators on how to plan for a solo journey. Zoom break rooms will be available for Q&A and interaction in smaller groups.
MHB members are invited to a webinar that will kickstart a series of a professionally moderated support group for members who experience roadblocks, delays or other setbacks in their journey to parenthood. The is webinar open to all members, and will offer a structured presentation and expert advice, which will be archived so members who miss it can watch it before future support group sessions.
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we provide unparalleled support for every Intended Parent on their path to parenthood on August 14. This one-hour interactive session is similar to the breakout sessions you find at Men Having Babies conferences (albeit virtually). The online event will include a presentation, an introduction to the Worldwide team, and ample opportunities to ask questions in real-time. Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists is a member of MHB's Advisory Circle, and offer pro bono services and discounts through both their Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) and the Membership Benefits Program (MBP).
MHB members are invited to a webinar that will kickstart a series of monthly drop-in support groups on issues related to preparing for the birth, hospital experience, and bringing baby home. The webinar will include a structured presentation and expert advice, and will be archived so members who miss it can watch it before future monthly group discussions.
Many in our community are citizens of at least one country other than the country in which their child is born. They may both reside in Europe for instance, and the baby is born in the USA or Canada. Or they are a binational couple residing in the USA, and wish their child to be eligible for foreign citizenship of one of his fathers, and perhaps even move there later on. The time to think about these issues is well before the start of the surrogacy journey, and the help of attorneys who are familiar with the laws in all of these jurisdictions is a must. Join us to learn more!
Join us to hear from the Oregon based agency Surro Connections about their tailored fit program and sophisticated matching process which ensures that intended parents & gestational surrogates are comfortable before moving forward! Surro Connections is a long time supporter of MHB and offers pro bono services and discounts through both our Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) and the Membership Benefits Program (MBP). This one-hour interactive session is part of MHB's "Meet the Provider" webinar series, and is somewhat similar to the breakout sessions we offer at our conferences. Meet the Provider sessions are offered on the second and fourth Friday of each month.
HIV positive men can safely use their sperm utilizing strict protocols that are associated with essentially no risk of HIV transmission to baby or surrogate. Join us to hear from medical experts about the treatments and other arrangements that are involved, and how experienced surrogacy agencies find and match gestational carriers with HIV+ prospective parents.
Join us to hear from the leading Midwest clinic VIOS Fertility Institute about how they provide personalized treatment plans that best suite the emotional, physical and financial needs of each prospective parent. VIOS is a member of MHB's Advisory Circle, and offer pro bono services and discounts through both their Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) and the Membership Benefits Program (MBP). This one-hour interactive session is part of MHB's "Meet the Provider" webinar series, and is somewhat similar to the breakout sessions we offer at our conferences. Meet the Provider sessions are offered on the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Our seminar series on Surrogacy in Canada, in a virtual format to reach Intended Parents across Canada and the world! An expert panel will go over the medical screening of future fathers, egg donors and surrogates, the creation of optimal embryos, and the IVF process for a Surrogacy Journey in Canada. We will discuss eligibility for IVF treatment financed by the province of Ontario. Finally, we will offer updated information on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting surrogacy in Canada.
(Note the date change - this event was originally planned for July 11, 2020)
MHB members are invited to a webinar that will kickstart a series of monthly drop-in support groups on issues related to fostering a positive and healthy relationship with your surrogate and her family. The webinar and subsequent group meeting will offer an opportunity to consider possible challenges that may occur in this relationship, and how to best navigate them.
MHB's MHB Midwest goes virtual with the advanced REMO platform, showcasing regional surrogacy options! The event will offer an overview of the unique characteristics of the Midwest as a surrogacy destination, and attendees from around the world will have an opportunity to get to know, evaluate and connect with regional surrogacy agencies, IVF clinics, law firms and additional providers.
Join us to discuss in depth all you need to know about egg donation! Hear from medical experts, parents, and even experienced egg donors who will offer insights into their own motivations, experiences, and suggestions for dads-to-be. The webinar is also suitable for current and prospective egg donors, and we will hear from a representative of We Are Egg Donors (WAED).
Our seasonal NY gathering to celebrate both PRIDE and Father’s Day is going virtual! Join Men Having Babies for an inspirational community gathering to celebrate what PRIDE and Fatherhood mean to us!
The inherent financial uncertainties in surrogacy journeys can be greatly mitigated with specialized insurance solutions. Join us to hear from the industry's leader ART Risk about ways they can help you better understand and avoid financial risks on the road to parenthood. The company works with most of the leading surrogacy providers in the field, it is a member of MHB's Advisory Circle, and provides services to all of our GPAP Stage II recipients. This one-hour interactive session is part of MHB's new "Meet the Provider" webinar series, and is somewhat similar to the breakout sessions we offer at our conferences. Starting in June, Meet the Provider sessions are offered on the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Join us for as we help you evaluate the costs and benefits of surrogate & egg donor selection options to maximize success rates. We will look at various screening choices, selection protocols, and financial programs, to empower you to make the best choices for YOU!
In the course of IVF and egg donation treatment there are protocols most reputable clinics implement to maximize the prospects of success on the first try. But there are some medical strategies about which the jury is still out. We will hear the pros and cons for several such options, including embryo testing (such as CCS) and the desirability of dual embryo transfers as a strategy for increasing pregnancy chances.
Join us for an in-depth session on budgeting and financial aspects of surrogacy, including cost saving best practices to take into consideration when going through a surrogacy journey. We will also discuss ways we think the COVID-19 crisis, and related economic fallout, will affect the costs associated with surrogacy.
