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Sunday, April 29th, 2018

Men Having Babies

 

Have you seriously thought about becoming gay dads, but are unsure how to achieve your dream, then MHB maybe the perfect place for you to start as they provide unbiased surrogacy parenting advice and support for gay men worldwide.  Men Having Babies (MHB) is an international non-profit organization that has helped thousands of gay men worldwide become biological parents. On June 9-10, 2018, the organization will hold in Fort Lauderdale its first English / Spanish conference, for prospective gay parents from both the USA and Latin American. The conference will feature practical and personal peer advice and opportunities to meet a wide range of leading providers from the USA and Canada.

In-depth programs will offer insights from the latest studies about contemporary gestational surrogacy, insurance, budgeting, medical and psychological aspects of surrogacy. Proceeds from sponsorship and exhibiting fees will benefit the Gay Parenting Assistance Program. Pre-registration is strongly advised

 

 

 

More information at  http://www.menhavingbabies.org/

Meanwhile, here is the two-day agenda: 

Saturday, June 9:
• 2:00 – 2:30pm: Registration
• 2:30 – 3:30pm: Is surrogacy right for you? Overview and personal stories – hear from several surrogates and parents
• 3:30 – 4:30pm: A mindful look at surrogacy – Psychological and Ethical aspects.
• 4:30 – 4:45pm: Coffee Break
• 4:45 – 6:15m: Planning your parenting journey – major legal, medical and financial considerations
• 6:15 – 7:00pm: Break/ light supper (courtesy of IVF Florida)
• 7:00 – 8:00pm: Teen Panel: Surrogacy children of gay dads share their stories – in cooperation with Family Equality Council’s Outspoken Generation program

Evening social activities:

• 8:30pm: Parents / Intended Parents’ Happy Hour. Sponsored by Family Source Consultants.

Sunday, June 10:
• 8:00 – 9:00am: Registration / Breakfast / Gay parenting expo (tables of surrogacy agencies, clinics, lawyers and community organizations)
• 9:00 – 10:15am: Picking providers, budgeting and financial assistance (GPAP)
• 10:15 – 10:30am: coffee break
• 10:30 – 12:00pm: Expert panel: Medical aspects of surrogacy.
• 12:00 -1:30pm: Lunch (courtesy of Open ArmsSurrogacy and Egg Donation) and gay parenting expo.
• 1:30 – 3:30pm: Breakout sessions – learn more about participating surrogacy providers.
• 2:00 – 7:00pm: Optional private consultations
• 3:30 – 4:00pm: Networking reception & gay parenting expo.
• 4:00 – 5:00pm: Expert panel: Budgeting and insurance.
• 5:00 – 6:00pm: Q&A sessions:
– Legal experts
– Budgeting / The Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP)


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