Take advantage of a wide array of educational resources and provider discounts exclusive to MHB Members!

Welcome to our community! The MHB Member Zone is where you can find exclusive programs and resources that will surely make your parenting journey more informative, smooth and affordable.

If you are not yet a Supporting Member of our community, please consider joining today. MHB is not a service provider. We are a nonprofit community organization where future and current gay fathers, surrogates and allies join together to make gay parenthood a wider reality!

Member Workshops

Member Orientation

Join MHB expert staff to learn how to kickstart your surrogacy journey, make the best use of the resources MHB has to offer, and maximize the value of your membership.

These online sessions take place on the 1st Monday of each month. Enter this listing for dates and registration.

Budgeting Workshop

Benefit from a small 90-minute class led by MHB experts, taking you step by step through budget planning. Enter for full description and registration.

These interactive sessions take place on the 2nd Monday of each month. Enter this listing for dates and registration.

Member Support Groups

Birth & Delivery

Preparing for the hospital & birth experience

Every 3rd Monday

A drop-in support group for members whose surrogate is already pregnant. Additional resources - please watch our Preparing for Birth Webinar in our Event Archives.

You & Your Surrogate

Fostering a healthy relationship with your surrogate

Every 4th Monday

A drop-in support group for members who are already matched with a surrogate. Come speak with industry professionals and other dads to be in an interactive group meeting to help build your surrogate relationship and learn techniques for better communication.

Journey Setbacks

Coping with and managing surrogacy journey setbacks

Every Other Tuesday

This is a professionally moderated support group for members who experience roadblocks, delays or other setbacks in their journey to parenthood. Before the first series we will offer a webinar open to all members with a structured presentation and expert advice, which will be archived so members who miss it can watch it before future support group sessions.

Exclusive Member Privileges and Resources

GPAP Eligibility

Being a Supporting Member of MHB is a prerequisite for applying to our Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP). Members in good standing do not pay any application fees for Stage I or subsequent renewals.

Webinar Archive

Members get exclusive access to the extensive library of our past virtual events.

Discounted Event Registration

Did you know? We offer special discounts to our supporting members when registering for our in-person events.

Priority Email

Our staff is small and we often fall behind when it comes to personal emails. However we now have a special email specifically to respond to questions from our members. Make sure to include your membership number in your message!

Promotional Offers

Our Membership Benefits Program can make becoming (and being) a parent more affordable! All you need is a valid membership number when you contact providers through our Referral Page.

Dozens of surrogacy agencies, IVF clinics, law firms and complementary service providers offer discounts that typically range $500 - $1500 each!
Many of the promotions are for prospective parents, and some are also for parents (for instance a discount off embryo storage).
The promotional offers are detailed in enhanced provider profiles we created - look for a checkmark in the MBP column! (and we're constantly adding new providers). You can also link directly to the offers from the MBP column at the rating & reviews tables, and the general provider directory.