MHB Virtual Events

Online interactive events for prospective gay parents.
Full video recordings of past virtual events are available in our Virtual Events Archive (for members only).

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November 7-8, 2020 - Surrogacy Options for European Gay Men / Virtual Conference and Expo

MHB is once again utilizing the advanced REMO platform to offer the 2020 Brussels Conference virtually. MHB is teaming up with several European partners to offer unbiased advice on surrogacy in the USA and Canada, in-depth medical and budgeting advice, and an opportunity to get to know, evaluate, and connect with a wide range of surrogacy agencies, IVF clinics, law firms, and other providers. The Brussels Virtual Conference and Expo will span two half-days, Saturday, November 7, 2020 and Sunday, November 8, 2020.

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Categories: surrogacy legal webinar

November 13, 2020, Meet the Provider: Creative Family Connections

Join us to hear from Washington, DC area based surrogacy agency and law firm, Creative Family Connections. CFC provides surrogate matching services, concierge-level support, and legal services - an all in one integrated entity for intended parents. Creative Family Connections is a proud supporter of MHB, offering pro bono services and discounts through both their Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP I & II) 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.

Past Virtual Events

Categories: surrogacy

September 25, 2020, Meet the Provider: SurrogateFirst

Join us to hear from California based agency SurrogateFirst. SurrogateFirst's team is 100% composed of Intended Parents & Experienced Surrogates. Learn how they ensure every Intended Parent’s journey to parenthood is exceptional in every way. The one-hour online interactive session will focus on understanding the FINANCIAL aspects in navigating the surrogacy journey to form a customized cost summary specific to your journey. SurrogateFirst is a proud supporter of MHB, offering pro bono services and discounts through both their Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP I & II) 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.

Categories: IVF medical

September 11, 2020, Meet the Provider: VIOS Fertility Institute

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.

Categories: webinar surrogacy advice ivf

September 2, 2020: Surrogacy for HIV+ Prospective Parents

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.

Categories: surrogacy

August 28, 2020, Meet the Provider: Surro Connections

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.

Categories: webinar surrogacy advice legal

August 19 & 20, 2020: Surrogacy and Citizenship - Considerations for multi-national families

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!

Categories: advice members

August 17, 2020, Members Webinar: Preparing for the hospital & birth experience

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.

Categories: surrogacy

August 14, 2020, Meet the Provider: Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists

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).

Categories: surrogacy members

August 11, 2020, Member Webinar: Coping with and managing surrogacy roadblocks

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.

Categories: ivf advice webinar programs community

August 5&6, 2020, MHB Webinar: Advice for prospective single fathers

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.

Categories: members surrogacy advice

July 27, 2020, Members Webinar: Fostering a healthy relationship with your surrogate

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.