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SURROGACY.COM LAUNCHES AS A NEW, TRUSTED RESOURCE AND COMMUNITY FOR SURROGATES

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Surrogacy.com launched as a new destination operated by experienced surrogates to help surrogates and their loved ones navigate every step of the surrogacy process.

Key Points: 
  • We are a community of experienced surrogates that provide the lived, candid, honest answers and advice that you need to decide if surrogacy is right for you.
  • Surrogacy.com was created to be what many former surrogates have said they wish they had: a community and trusted resource focused wholeheartedly on the best interest of gestational surrogate carriers and their families.
  • It seeks to provide unvarnished, honest insights and a real picture of what the process and experience is from past surrogates.
  • Given this expected increase in demand for surrogacy, there is a need for a single, trusted resource that is focused solely on educating, supporting, and advocating for surrogates.

NEW EGG DONATION BANK LAUNCHES, PRIORITIZING DONOR TRANSPARENCY

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a first-of-its-kind fresh and frozen egg donation company Everie launched with a Mutual Match™ system that empowers both donors and recipient parents to prioritize transparency during the egg donation process, fostering the best outcomes for donors, parents, and donor-conceived individuals.

Key Points: 
  • This is the future of egg donor services," said Aisha Lewis, President of Everie and bioethicist with over 20 years of experience in assisted reproductive technology.
  • Everie allows donors and recipient parents to choose from four types of egg donation to suit different preferences and comfort levels: disclosed, semi-disclosed, ID release, and de-identified.
  • "Everie is challenging the egg donation model as the only company using a mutually empowering and transparent approach called Mutual Match™.
  • The traditional egg bank system has previously lacked overt consent from donors on who the recipient parents are for their genetic lineage," said Steuart Botchford, CEO of Northstar Fertility.

Nonprofit Organization Men Having Babies Returns to Chicago, Helping Gay Men Become Fathers

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Friday, May 12, 2023

CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the international nonprofit organization Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to Chicago in cooperation with Center on Halsted, along with 19 reputable gay-friendly agencies, clinics, law firms, and other surrogacy providers from the Midwest and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • The nonprofit organization Men Having Babies, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary, has already provided guidance and financial assistance to thousands of prospective gay fathers across the globe.
  • The MHB Midwest Surrogacy Conference in Chicago, June 2-3, 2023, is for gay men who wish to learn how they can have children through IVF and surrogacy.
  • For full itinerary and registration: menhavingbabies.org/chicago
    CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the international nonprofit organization Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to Chicago in cooperation with Center on Halsted , along with 19 reputable gay-friendly agencies, clinics, law firms, and other surrogacy providers from the Midwest and beyond.
  • Men Having Babies 2023 Midwest Surrogacy Conference & Expo at the Center on Halsted (3656 North Halsted, Chicago)
    June 2, 2023 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and June 3, 2023, 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM

Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) hosts second annual Fall Fertility Week featuring an informative lineup of events this November

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) proudly hosts its second annual Fall Fertility Week from November 15, complete with 10 free, virtual patient education events.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) proudly hosts its second annual Fall Fertility Week from November 15, complete with 10 free, virtual patient education events.
  • Interested attendees are welcome to join as many Fall Fertility Week events as they desire, even if they cannot attend the live presentation.
  • In addition to Fall Fertility Week, SGF proudly partners with the Cade Foundation and Circle Surrogacy to support the trying to conceive community.
  • While SGF fertility webinars are complimentary, interested parties must register to attend by visiting the SGF calendar of events .

As Illinois Expands IVF Coverage to LGBTQ+ Families, Prospective Gay Fathers Across the Midwest Will Again Gather at the Men Having Babies Chicago Conference

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Friday, September 24, 2021

This fall the organization introduced a robust COVID-safety model that allowed it to renew in-person events , starting with the New York conference on September 18-19.

Key Points: 
  • This fall the organization introduced a robust COVID-safety model that allowed it to renew in-person events , starting with the New York conference on September 18-19.
  • MHB's COVID-19 measures include requiring full vaccination and masking, providing onsite rapid testing, and using careful catering practices.
  • Therefore, starting 2022, eligible gay men may be able to save thousands of dollars on their surrogacy journey.
  • This advocacy work is part of MHB's primary goal to broaden access to affordable parenting options for gay men.

Eager Prospective Gay Fathers Across the Northeast Will Again Gather for "Surrogacy Bootcamp" in NYC - at the Men Having Babies East Coast Gay Parenting Conference & Expo

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

These events include peer guidance, expert advice, information about financing and grants, inspirational testimonies from surrogates and fathers, and an opportunity to meet dozens of reputable surrogacy providers.

Key Points: 
  • These events include peer guidance, expert advice, information about financing and grants, inspirational testimonies from surrogates and fathers, and an opportunity to meet dozens of reputable surrogacy providers.
  • However, besides one conference in Taiwan where COVID-19 was kept at bay, MHB was unable to hold such events since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • "We used specialized virtual conference technology to offer guidance to the best of our abilities," said Ron Poole-Dayan, MHB's Executive Director.
  • Along with the East Coast conference in NY, MHB is also bringing back, its Midwest conference (Chicago, October 9), and the Parenting Options for European Gay Men conference (Brussels, November 6-7).

Study Linking Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact for Newborns Highlights Value of Affection for Children and Parents, says Global Surrogacy Services

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Los Angeles-based surrogate agency Global Surrogacy Services says that the results of the study demonstrate the centrality of the bond between babies and their parents, regardless of how the baby was conceived.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles-based surrogate agency Global Surrogacy Services says that the results of the study demonstrate the centrality of the bond between babies and their parents, regardless of how the baby was conceived.
  • Global Surrogacy Services says that for many individuals who desire a family of their own but who cannot do so in a traditional manner, surrogacy offers a truly precious gift.
  • Becoming a parent is often seen as a benchmark in one's life and for many, having children provides a deep feeling of fulfillment.
  • Global Surrogacy Services notes that navigating through the surrogacy process and its legalities can be extremely challenging and stressful for intended parents who try to handle things on their own, but a surrogacy agency can provide a smoother journey to parenthood.